It has a government, flag, currency, economy, even a history (of which pallys really have none before 1964) etc. - all requirements for Statehood. We have borders delineated with Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and two bodies of water. The border with Gaza is marked per an agreement with Arabs 50 years ago, and the West Bank border is the only one still disputed (hence - not "occupied") per UNR242. So far, we've proven to be a State and you are still just tribal thugs fighting over power and money at your people's expense, on the world's dime. Deal with it.

Great letter. I too am sick and tired of seeing Israel as the world's patsy. But will Netanyahu listen?

"Ladies and gentleman, Nobel Prize winners, and yes any terrorists among you are advised that your vessel is entering a restricted military zone of hostilities. Your crew having disregarded instructions from your flag State and the Israel. Halt and return to the port of Ashdod for inspection." I appears that you are disregarding both a hazard advisory and a clear order from the Israel Navy to stop. We will not board you. lifeboats have been deployed for your use around your vessel. Please don life vests and exercise caution as you jump into the water.Three minute warning your vessel is taking on water and shall soon sink."

I called the White House to express my negitive opinion about the administrations policy towards Israel. I was cut off and told that the line was going down. I was on the phone for maybe 15 sec after waiting for 45 min. I thought Barry was going to be diffent and open. Something really stinks in the White House. Everyone call the White House now to let them now that Israel has a right to protect it self.

How about LA? Occupied town? Thanks to Citizens like you,US looks like occupied town.Get my drift?

Israel must pray and believe that GOD Almighty will DEFEND her......AT all COST....There are laws for a reason. Israel stand STRONG!

What as I missing? it is cheap to carry cargo by ship than trucks, an ship is already at the port. This ship is inspected and still gets to deliver cargo to Gaza.

Why use trucks when there is a ship, which is free?

for what i wonder. run out of tunnel building supplies. now this ship is a BIG provocation, ah whats up RC, no pub in ashdod...dock them in herzylia marina!!

....pretty much the very definition of irony. Brilliant!!!!!! brilliant, brilliant stuff there buddy!

From the river to the sea the Palestinians will be Free. Countdown has begun..

" Israel should not be afraid of severing diplomatic ties with any country"...ha, Israel should severe? How many countries have severed and will continue to severe ties with Israel through this joke? Israel is becoming more and more alone...

"Ship of Fools"...real original Ben

Oh calm down Arn, it's fools like you with your inability to calm yourself that are on those ships...stop your yelling...oh, BTW, I'm sure u r the first to guess this act has to do with politics, u must have a Masters in Poli Sci...

In the past, the Palestinians hijacked civilian airliners to draw attention to their just cause. After learning very costly lessons, they have found out that they can draw positive attention to their cause by having international supporters doing it the proper way: offering their boats to be hijacked. That's what I call very shrewd thinking.

It says: " From the river to the sea the Palestinians will be Free. Countdown has begun.. ..EVERYBODY, GRAB A GUN! " Just as we saw on that inconvenient youtube video.

don't forget San Francisco, Santa Monica, San Diego,...........

I do not think Israel wants to take on the entire Commonwealth.

and thoroughly checked (by opening each box). Don't you get it? Hamas in Gaza is at war with Israel. In Ashdod so far, they found yards of camouflage fabric for making Hamas military uniforms and cartons of medicines 1 to 2 years past the expiration dates. You should thank the Israelis for finding the bad medicines that, if the "peace activists" had their way, would have sickened or killed innocent Gazans.