Israel just shot up the aide ships in international waters, at least 20 dead.

Sorry, you lost me here:

they choose to attack a peaceful flotilla...

Attacking IDF soldiers with metal pipes is hardly peaceful. The only person who would even try to make that claim is... a terrorist apologist.
 


With all the resources at their command, they choose to attack a peaceful flotilla with many different nationalities on board, in the middle of the night, with lethal force used and shockingly poor tactical planning.
I find it funny how you hold the Israelis to such a high standard. Your attitude: "Yes those Muslim 'peace' activists acted like rabid animals, but that's to be expected of them so lets just not talk about it and instead criticize the hell out of Israel for not being perfect. You talk about poor tactical planning; they went in with paintball guns, not guns blazing at full automatic. You talk about lethal force; they used their sidearms as a last resort against 'peace' activists who brutally assaulted them with melee weapons with no provocation, just to stage a media spectacle. Sure, Israel isn't perfect and they fucked up a lot of things in this situation, but that doesn't excuse the pathetic behavior of the 'peace' activists.
 
Besides the fact this whole action was probably illegal,

???

San Remo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed Conflicts at Sea - Article 67:
67. Merchant vessels flying the flag of neutral States may not be attacked unless they:
(a) are believed on reasonable grounds to be carrying contraband or breaching a blockade, and after prior warning they intentionally and clearly refuse to stop, or intentionally and clearly resist visit, search or capture;

CAMERA: Israel’s right to blockade Gaza and to interdict shipping


Frankly I'm sick to death of Israel.


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Sorry, you lost me here:

Attacking IDF soldiers with metal pipes is hardly peaceful. The only person who would even try to make that claim is... a terrorist apologist.

Of course, I'm a terrorist apologist - except there were no terrorists and I'm not apologizing for anything. Let's get all those baseless smears out first so we can move on. They were peaceful, until they got attacked.

I find it funny how you hold the Israelis to such a high standard. Your attitude: "Yes those Muslim 'peace' activists acted like rabid animals, but that's to be expected of them so lets just not talk about it and instead criticize the hell out of Israel for not being perfect.

I never spoke of Muslims specifically and have don't know the breakdown of nationalities or religions of the people on board. This situation could easily of been avoided . If I was in the position of the activists, I would fight back. That's also the same if I was an Israeli soldier under attack. They should not of been put in a position where they would have to use live fire to defend themselves. It would of been possible, with the right plan, to make sure the deck was clear before boarding which is where I guess the majority of casualties happened.


You talk about poor tactical planning; they went in with paintball guns, not guns blazing at full automatic.

Paintball guns? Right. There may not of been any automatic weapons in use but I'd hazard a guess that the Israeli snipers on the boats/helicopters shot at least a few of the people. If they had expected to be engaging armed "terrorists" on board, why would they go in with just paintball guns?

You talk about lethal force; they used their sidearms as a last resort against 'peace' activists who brutally assaulted them with melee weapons with no provocation, just to stage a media spectacle. Sure, Israel isn't perfect and they fucked up a lot of things in this situation, but that doesn't excuse the pathetic behavior of the 'peace' activists.

I fail to believe that some of the best trained soldiers in the world aren't adequated trained in hand to hand combat or disarming melee weapons. That brings us to the fact that they were dropped one by one into a large group of civilians who were obviously angry at them. Yes, they were forced to use live fire but they should not of faced this situation as it was. I class the behaviour of the soldiers pathetic frankly. They are trained for pain, war and fighting yet unleash bullets on people rightly defending their ship.

As for James_clarke I won't bother with you until you stop trolling and have some useful input, I think your Jewland tag spells out your bias.
 
Your replies show just how little you know what you're talking about. I'd argue with you but I don't have the time or inclination.
 
Ahhh Israel again.... they so badly want do destroy Palestinian nation and take over it's territory... and sure they can, Palestine is very weak now. You think why USA invaded Iraq? What happened with Lebanon? Israel needs more territory it's as simple as that. One day they will put their hands of greed too far and the end of days will become reality.
 
Terrorist sympathizers? Wtf? It was humanitarian mission of many nations.... what are you talking about? Are you blind? Don't you read what whole world is saying about this?
 
Terrorist sympathizers? Wtf? It was humanitarian mission of many nations.... what are you talking about? Are you blind? Don't you read what whole world is saying about this?

I know the Red Cross and the Salvation Army always sends its workers out armed with crowbars and metal pipes. Perfectly normal.
 
I know the Red Cross and the Salvation Army always sends its workers out armed with crowbars and metal pipes. Perfectly normal.

Islam is the Religion of Peace. Crowbar is the Weapon of Peace!

Innocent people have been killed. Even if you are Jews you should see it in the right way.

Great, maybe next time they will know better than to run blockade and attack IDF troops. Hope they are enjoying their 72 virgins!
 
If they had expected to be engaging armed "terrorists" on board, why would they go in with just paintball guns?

They were "peace activists" werent they?

I class the behaviour of the soldiers pathetic frankly. They are trained for pain, war and fighting yet unleash bullets on people rightly defending their ship.

"some of the best trained soldiers in the world" - you said it. And who are you exactly, do you have any army experience at alll?
 
Innocent people have been killed. Even if you are Jews you should see it in the right way.

Trying to break a naval blockade = stupid

Armed resistance to an inspection = very stupid

Attacking naval commandos = DUH!

It’s not rocket surgery, the other ships were boarded and inspected without incidents…

(I’m a non-Jewish European)