Wednesday, June 02, 2010

IDF posts previously unreleased video of Gaza flotilla raid

JPOST.COM STAFF
06/02/2010 10:58

"They have real weapons, they're firing on us," Navy commandos aboard 'Mavi Marmura' can be heard shouting to each other, "It's coming from all directions- we need to be evacuated now!" The IDF Spokespersons Office on Wednesday released new footage showing Monday's bloody raid of the Mavi Marmara ship.

In the video commandos aboard the ship can be heard shouting to one another, "It's coming from all directions- we need to be evacuated now!"

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By JPOST.COM STAFF
06/02/2010 10:58

"They have real weapons, they're firing on us," Navy commandos aboard 'Mavi Marmura' can be heard shouting to each other, "It's coming from all directions- we need to be evacuated now!"


The IDF Spokespersons Office on Wednesday released new footage showing Monday's bloody raid of the Mavi Marmara ship.

In the video commandos aboard the ship can be heard shouting to one another, "It's coming from all directions- we need to be evacuated now!"


As the footage continues another soldier shouts: "They have real weapons (i.e. guns), they're firing on us!"


The IDF previously released footage of the Monday raid, which depicted the activists attacking soldiers with various weapons, including a large metal pole and other metal objects.


Random Comments to article in JPost:
Why the hell does it take 3 days to release this?

* Author: ces
* Country: Israel
* 06/02/2010 12:41


this footage like the rest should have been released immediately on day 1. Now it's not news any more for most of the world, there's already a UNSC resolution, whoever is responsible for PR in Israel needs to be replaced, a new unit dedicated to this set up and given a proper budget


Agreed

* Author: carlanders
* Country: sweden
* 06/02/2010 12:35


As seen on my pc this movie could be from onboard the ship, but with such a lousy quality I can not be certain. And why was none of the outnumbered soldiers killed if the passengers really fired at them? I hope IDF without delay transports the aid to Gaza. Everything, except the knives and metal stics found onboard which in the hands of Hamas could be fatal to the security of Israel.

Coward?!

* Author: Mo
* Country: Israel
* 06/02/2010 12:27


COWARD?! I don't know what part of that video or any video makes OUR^ soldiers sound like a coward. They jumped off of a moving helicopter onto a boat and were attacked by angry rioters with knives, large metal rods, and eventually their own pistols. What makes ME sick is hearing people such as yourself post these baseless comments and ignore the fact the no other army is half as respectful to their enemies as Israel is. If you think you are so brave, go jump on a boat full of people carrying metal sticks and chairs. After they beat the pulp our of you, I think your view would change.

Enough proof

* Author: Arthur Pint
* Country: Lancashire
* 06/02/2010 12:21


The IDF are clear of any crimes.

Comment:
Let us sort out the event. First, the operation was a success as measured by keeping the flotilla out of Gaza. Video evidence clearly shows our soldiers were attacked viciously by individuals intent to harm, lynch and/or kill. Additionally, our soldiers demonstrated remarkable restraint until such time as they were fired upon live ammunition initiated by the by flotilla anarchists. They followed protocol to the letter all within the boundaries of international law. Second, we know, from additional video evidence that dozens and dozens of the flotilla riders were indeed terrorists whose intention and actions were to cause harm and damage for purposes of a media event-they succeeded. Turkey sponsored and supported the entire flotilla and should be held complicit with the anarchists. Third, this flotilla violated every humane definition of performing "humanitarian work" as it acted out of a specific political intent and agenda-this is not, by definition, humanitarian behavior. Fourth, the PR war is raging and the impact is unknown as of this writing. The post operation Israeli PR has been found to be significantly wanting and has enabled our enemies to control the story. Fifth, everyone is on high alert-we do not know about the future.

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