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Fewer than 300 join flotilla
Aviel Magnezi
Published: 28.06.11, 17:05
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1. who are the journalists to join the israeli navy boats??
neomi ,   CA   (06.28.11)
i hope it's CNN and NYT who send their reporters too. balanced coverage is what the world needs!!!
2. To: No. 1
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.28.11)
Israel doesn't embed journalists in military actions. You cannot conduct a military action if you are worried about the care and feeding of the idiot journalist sitting next to you.
3. #1 Neomi: When was CNN ever ojective about Israel?
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (06.28.11)
The CNN you see in the US is a very different CNN to the CNN International that the rest of the world sees. CNN International is totally dominated by Arab anti-Israel propaganda and NEVER shows Israel's side of the story unless it is weeks after the event and public interest in the even has waned. CNNi has been cautioned a number of times by the Government Press Office about its one-sided reporting but is actually no different from that of the BBC, SKYNews, France 24, Russia Today and others. When journalists were asked about this Israelis have been told that the news editors don't deem pro-Israel reporting as "newsworthy"! A good example was the unpacking of the Iran arms shipment on the Victoria some months ago. The international media arrived, took one look at the ship which had NOT been unloaded and left!
4. #3
silkey ,   Denmark   (06.28.11)
David, you are absolutely right about CNN's lack of objectivity!
5. Re the vessel "Name to be determined"
Chatich   (06.28.11)
How about "Fish Food"?
6. Freedom? Flotilla
klaas ,   canada   (06.28.11)
Should be called Antagonists Flotilla. Tahrir is not a Canadian word.This ship does not have Harper's blessing. Isael will do the right thing. G_d speed Israel.
7. The Flottilla of the 'die hards.
tiki ,   belgium   (06.28.11)
The real fanatics, who will not let 'facts stand in their way or make them change their mind, for to say "I was wrong" one needs courage and that's what' these woodheads are lacking. These are the 'real Flotilla Fools.
8. Turks? Nope. Turkeys? Almost 300...
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (06.28.11)
Nice to be retired with time on your hands the luxury of picking the faddish "struggle" of your choice. Heck, Gaza is still popular with the Berkeley crowd, not to mention social cocktail circles in other "activist" enclaves. It's just too bad that nobody has died of starvation in Gaza, otherwise it would make the quotes better. And it certainly is not good to see the recent reports of the economic upsurge and construction due to the Egyptians both loosening the Egyptian siege of Gaza (oh right, but we certainly will NOT mention that if we're interviewed!) and turning more blind eyes away from the dozens of smuggling tunnels. Ah yes, Gaza. That vast "prison" that is the world's most important human rights event. Good to know that nobody is dying around the world (especially in Somalia, Sudan, Afghanistan and other locales) and these people can give their full support to the endangered species who after 1967 started calling themselves not "Arabs", but suddenly "Palestinians". Yawn.
9. To Dror Feiler :
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (06.28.11)
Just the act of sending ships on a flotilla to Gaza IS INCITEMENT AND AGAINST THE LAW. I am one who hopes that there is more sabotage on your flotilla vessels - who needs more martyrs ?
10. To #2 - You're an idiot, IDF is embedding journos
Phil Jenkins ,   Austin, Texas   (06.28.11)
And they've done it in the past. Why make statements about stuff you have no idea about? It has nothing to do with feeding anyone. There will be journalists with the IDF to make sure that the foreign press corp (YSHU) doesn't have the only crack at the story.
11. The fleet without air!!
Lengualima ,   I   (06.28.11)
The balloon of the fleet every day lose more air when not enough air to blow his destiny to crash. Anti-Semites are happy whenever any folly against Israel. Total after many media will come out and say that they are fighters for human rights. When will make a flotilla to the Indian Ocean?, These warships Western countries are killing terrorists in Somalia. Could it be that the only terrorists have human rights are of Gaza?
12. Israel sea border
ak ,   canada   (06.28.11)
Needs to be protected the same way the Golan Highs had been protected from the the throngs of advancing goons. With the warning, followed by life fire and sinking of ships which refuse to turn away from Israel sea border line.. Easy. There won't be any more attempts after that. When is Israel going to learn to act, instead of paying attention to an international anti-semite blubber.
13. #10 Cast lead commanders complained about Journalists
Rebecca ,   Modiin   (06.28.11)
IDF Commanders who lead troops in Cast Lead complained heavily that they were not there to babysit Journalists, who were intent on getting hurt, and by which side did not matter. In an small group that will likely be used on this flotilla, they might prevail on the IDF not to have suicidal babies with them.
14. To: No. 10
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.28.11)
Since you did not serve in the IDF (I did) and since I doubt you have ever been within 5,000 miles of Israel, it is YOU who is an idiot; YOU who should shut up; and you who has no idea what you are talking about.
15. Self hating jews
norbus ,   jerusalem   (06.28.11)
Nothing saddens me more than self hating jews. A flaw in their education by parents who may be ignorant of their heritage, or think they should play it safe by protecting children from too much Jewish. Well the results are to breed likes of Dror damned by his self torment as neither jew nor anything else. Poor Dror. poor parents who deprived their son from pride in his people.
16. CNN The Communists News Network?
Bad assed Jew. ,   United States   (06.28.11)
FOX NEWS Beats CNN and all the rest of the leftists News agencies combined.
17. #1 Noami, CNN and The New York times are as close to
Bad assed Jew. ,   United States   (06.28.11)
Russian Communism as any other 'news' agencies. Do yourself a favor and watch FOX NEWS!
18. again
sue ,   Jerusalem   (06.28.11)
how many times have i seen Jewish kids {hardly ever other groups!] who become activists and think they are being open-minded and liberal by taking stands against their own people. history repeats, Dror F.
19. 300 idiots still remain 300 idiots...
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (06.28.11)
bad enough...
20. This government is real slow
Rachel ,   US   (06.28.11)
The Mavi Marmara should have been confiscated to begin with. That would have sent a clear signal. Any boat that participates in this flotilla should be confiscated and auctioned off.
21. chic fashionistas
daze ,   US   (06.28.11)
Well said #8. Now back to the flotilla. I do so hope that at least 1 guitar player shows up, so these country club radicals can have their singalongs, with poignant songs of peace and love and passionate songs of la revolucion. I would be curious to know how many che guevara t-shirts show up. Is it possible that this little middle aged radical yachting affair might be a preview of September? Hopefully, we can laugh at them then, also
22. Deaf, dumb, and blind
Robert ,   USA   (06.28.11)
What’s so dangerous about someone delivering aid to people in need? Why are you all so blind to what Israel is doing
23. Biggest question for Dror and other flotilaites:
EZ   (06.28.11)
Why not sail to Egypt and transport your goods across the open border? What's the problem?
24. Greece
Simcha ,   NYC   (06.28.11)
If the general strike in Greece continues, there may be even fewer-cause they ain't leaving the ports there.
25. sink flotilla
sarjii ,   England   (06.28.11)
lets send special forces to dive under the boats and drill holes so the boats sink!!!
26. Let them in. Don't let them out. ( end)
Shrinkdave ,   Miami Usa   (06.28.11)
27. Confiscate or...
Pedro ,   Brazil   (06.28.11)
return the ships completely destroyed.
28. "An incisive statement towards organizers" this time around?
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.28.11)
Seems to me that the "senior officers" will be making "an incisive statement towards organizers" this time around, when they should have done it with the Mavi Marmara the last time and nipped it in the bud. The last time, Turkey suffered losses in terms of human lives when there was no need for a physical confrontation on the vessel (rappelling on board etc). This time, the European participants need to suffer the loss of a vessel(s). Just inform the UN and the countries involved and as well, make a public announcement way in advance, that any vessel that makes an unauthorized entry into Israeli waters will be fired upon (following the appropriate procedures of warning etc) with the high possibility of it sinking. I really do not know what all the fuss and drama is about. Let the activists make their own decisions about participation in the flotilla with the full knowledge of what they will loose, what personal risks they will be taking and what measures they will have to take to secure their safety. Act decisively for a change instead of agonizing about what to do and dragging out the drama. This fear of flotillas by Israel that is constantly highlighted in the media is not good for Israel's image. The activists have already said that it is a deliberate attempt to destroy the blockade, their actions are described as "provocations" by the US, some countries have tried to dissuade their nationals and the UN has advised them to send their aid through normal channels. Why waste time giving them publicity! Whatever happens to them is by their choice. Just give them advance notice that they will be jeopardizing their own safety and that of their vessels. Israel should not entertain any idea about towing any vessel to any Israeli port for inspection. That is playing into their hands and just gives them an opportunity for a photo op which they would love - maybe even more that getting to Gaza. Chase them away. Sink the vessels as they enter. You won't even have to bother about impounding, auctioning or whatever. Just deal with the event quickly and move on.
29. Sink them!
Mark ,   USA   (06.28.11)
sink them, esp. the "audacity of hope" ..it's a BS phrase whose original purpose was to confuse and obfuscate making Obummer seem like this great leader-he is really only a product of Chicago's political mafia. In any case, Israel is out of Gaza and Gazans are building like crazy there, so what's the beef?
30. Turks aren't the only Islamists
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (06.28.11)
Israeli-born anti-Israel activist Dror Feiler claims "the Turks aren't participating so Israel won't be able to claim this is an Islamist flotilla". As if Turks were the only Islamists. This flotilla of "useful idiots" only benefits Hamas and includes supporters of Hamas.
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