Mavi Marmara Passengers Attack IDF Before Soldiers Board Ship
In footage captured on the Mavi Marmara, activists are seen attacking the soldiers with a stun grenade, a box of plates, and water hoses as the soldiers attempt to board the ship. the activists are also waiving around metal rods and chains later used to attack the soldiers with. The IDF soldiers were armed with paint ball guns (used for riot dispersal) and pistols which they were ordered to use only as a last resort.
In the early hours of the 31st of May 2010, IDF soldiers boarded the ships of the “Free Gaza” Flotilla, after the ships refused to redirect their course. Aboard the Mavi Marmara the soldiers encountered serious violence when, in a preplanned attack, the activists on board lynched the soldiers with knives, metal rods and stole two of their guns. As a result 7 soldiers were injured and 9 activists were killed.
The IDF commandos, during the operation to redirect the Gaza flotilla, boarded the Mavi Marmara in the early hours of May 31st, 2010. When they attempted to board, activists, in a prepared attack, lynched the soldiers and stole two pistols.
In this footage you can hear the radio exchange between soldiers on their way to the bridge and the IDF ship. The soldiers report encountering live fire and serious violence.
he following is a transcript of the dialogue heard in the IDF clip:
– I need reinforcements here with me
– He wants to pass underneath
– Wait, one is in front of me
– It’s coming from all directions
– We need to be evacuated, now
– Tell him that he’s close already-
– Real weapons, real weapons (ie.guns)
– They have real weapons?
– Yes, yes, real weapons
– They are firing on us
– There is live fire below
– Live fire below
– Live fire here
– Shoot him where is he?
– Negative
For more information about the incidents aboard the Mavi Marmara: http://www.idfspokesperson.com
http://www.idf.il/english
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