Archive for May 2010
Pistols Found on Flotilla Activists, 31 May 2010
During the recent boarding of the flotilla, which was attempting to break the maritime closure of the Gaza strip, IDF troops encountered two violent activists brandishing pistols. The violent activists took these pistols from IDF forces and apparently opened fire on the soldiers
Continue ReadingIDF Forces Met with Pre-Planned Violence when Attempting to Board Flotilla, 31 May 2010
Early today IDF troops were engaged by activists on board six different ships. Naval forces were attempting to direct the ships off their original course heading towards the closed Gaza strip towards Ashdod Port. The humanitarian supplies on board the ships were to be removed, loaded on truck, and trucked across land to their final…
Continue ReadingDemonstrators Use Violence Against Israeli Navy Soldiers Attempting to Board Ship, 31 May 2010
Early today IDF troops were engaged by activists on board six different ships. Naval forces were attempting to direct the ships off their original course heading towards the closed Gaza strip towards Ashdod Port. The humanitarian supplies on board the ships were to be removed, loaded on truck, and trucked across land to their final…
Continue ReadingPictures of Weapons Found on the Mavi Marmara Flotilla Ship, 31 May 2010
Photos of weapons found by IDF soldiers aboard a Mavi Marmara ship that was rerouted to the Ashdod Port. Activists on board lynched the soldiers in a planned attack. Metal rods, firebombs, and a large collection of knives were used to attack the soldiers, the violence resulting in the deaths of nine (9) activists while seven (7)…
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