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Gaza-bound flotilla underway
Aviel Magnezi
Published: 29.06.11, 13:53
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1. HAVE FUN, NOBODY CARES
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (06.29.11)
We really don't care about an unneeded aid flotilla. A fabricated PR event staged simply to vilify Israel. We all woke up, we saw the video's and pictures from the last one.
2. Why do the activists claim this is necessary?
Deebo_ ,   Holon   (06.29.11)
We've already established, there is no humanitarian crisis. We've already established Gazans have no use for their "aid". We've already established there are legal, more convenient and less provocative ways to achieve the same goal. We've already established that the blockade is not only legal, but necessary to ensure the safety of citizens constantly under attack. So the only thing left is that their purpose is to provoke an army whose duty is to protect its country. If any harm comes to these folks on the boats, they will earn their rightful place right there in Darwin Awards.
3. Good to hear.
Adam ,   Golan Heights Israel   (06.29.11)
Let's get this over with, and hopefully this will be the last time the fools test Israel's resolve. Either the boats will dock at Egypt, and following inspection, the cargo will be transferred to gaza, or the boats will be stopped by Israel. Either way, they are not going to gaza. If we are forced to stop the boats, this time they will be confiscated and either sunk or sold as scrap. The fools will not be getting them back, and no one will ever insure another venture of this kind again.
4. If the boats are conficated, then maybe
jason white ,   afula, israel   (06.29.11)
we can turn them into fishing boats. I would love to go deep sea fishing here. Or the navy can start a new ship graveyard. In a few years we can have a coral reef from these sunken ships. And we can trade these terrorist sympathizers for Gilad.
5. Gaza-bound flotilla
Paul ,   White   (06.29.11)
""I can't say Israeli soldiers did it, but who else wants to stop us?," Only the sane people of the world.
6. go back to work and do something useful
jonathan ,   london/ israel   (06.29.11)
like campaigning to stop Hamas firing indiscriminately at civilians and using their own civilians as human shields. And most importantly to recognise the state of Israel. The blockade will then be over and they can allow their citizens to start building normal lives (I guess that's the catch which does not suit the victim mentality). As for the flotilla - bon voyage!
7. Yeah sure...brotherly concern ???
Poitcha ,   Israel   (06.29.11)
If you were so concerned for your "brothers" in Gaza and their so-called "plight of starvation"...why purchase a ship for $800,000???? Why not donate the money directly to them? MORONS !!!!
8. Union of Crusaders and Jihadists are coming in Israel.
(06.29.11)
9. Ship of Fools.
Terry ,   Eilat - Israel   (06.29.11)
Useful idiots, wack-jobs, extremists, anti-Semites, & some biased journalists looking for another anti-Israel story. There would be no flotilla without the media. That's the bottom line. This ranks along with paying Arab kids to throw stones at soldiers so the sleezy journalists can ''create'' a story. You'll notice that these ''brave'' fools are not going to Syria, Turkey, China, Russia or anywhere else that is really dangerous & where there is a real risk of consequences.
10. @ Jason #4:
Adam ,   Golan Heights Israel   (06.29.11)
I would prefer to trade the american invaders for Pollard. The rest can be traded for Gilad.
11. AN EASY WAY TO STOP THE FLOTILLAS
mark ,   t.a. israel   (06.29.11)
A BOX OF LICE OR PARASITES CAUSING # SCABIES # WILL KEEP THE ACTIVISTS BUSY SCRATCHING EACH OTHER AND BE PUT ON QUARATINE WHEREEVER THEY INTEND TO SAIL !!!
12. Ships
Fred ,   USA   (06.29.11)
Yes they are a ship of fools. They was told not to go there and they are going. They will get what they deserve. No way I would go. Applause for those who was going and changed their minds! Not worth it!!!
13. $800,000 for a ship...
Carl ,   USA   (06.29.11)
imagine how many poor starving Gazans could be fed and clothed for that money! Any of you folks have an extra million dollars hanging around for a publicity stunt?
14. Flotilla sails
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (06.29.11)
Godspeed! Calm winds and a following sea! One of the actions that slowly, brick by brick, will soften and bring down the illegal and oppressive Zionist state!
15. Why Arab hate Israel
Viktor ,   USA   (06.29.11)
Percapita income in Jordan is $11.5 a day. Population – 6,000,000 people. For money that they paid for this ship (800K) they would be able to feed for a day more then 1% of entire Jordan population! And now you should understand why Arab should hate Israel so mach, because instead of feeding themselves they have to waist money on a yacht, that, probably, they will never see again.
16. Let them swim with the sharks.
Susuu ,   Barrie, Canada   (06.29.11)
Give them one chance to turn around. If they don't, sink them.
17. 14. Illegal eh?
Deebo_ ,   Holon   (06.29.11)
Do tell exactly which law my country is breaking by existing?
18. $ 800 000 for another Flotilla boat?
tiki ,   belgium   (06.29.11)
That's it! I'm 'upgrading them from 'fools to full blown idiots. I know there are stupid people in the world, but these 'self proclaimed intelligent, interlectual Liberals with their high moral standards, could have fooled me. What good can one do with $ 800 000, to just literally throw it away in the sea. These mindless people should be given a good spanking. They should be ashamed of themselves.
19. sabotaged by "a machine that cuts through steel"
William ,   Israel   (06.29.11)
Ok. So if they used such a machine, why does the damage look like the boat hit a stationary object, like a rock (common among boats) and doesn't exhibit any slicing-type damage that would support your claim? For G-d sakes - your own photo refutes your accusation!! Do you think the world is THAT stupid??
20. Rub salt in their wounds
William ,   Israel   (06.29.11)
When Israel blocks these illegal ships and tows them into Ashdod, impounds the property, and arrests the "activists", Israelis should publicly hold parties - take to the streets, hand out candies, and those with access to ships should sail out of Ashdod publicly applauding the IDF for keeping them safe and exercising Israeli sovereignty over their waters. Rub salt in their wounds and mock them for the world to see. Their disgust will cause them to make more emotional actions which will continue to fail!
21. #5 - "who else wants to stop us?"
William ,   Israel   (06.29.11)
Didn't the EU, US, and UN come out against the flotillas? That's a pretty big chunk of people right there.
22. #17 - the laws against Jewish self-determination, of course
William ,   Israel   (06.29.11)
How dare those Jews govern themselves....and prosper doing it!!
23. fooltilla
hoogstra ,   canada   (06.29.11)
Enjoyin Greece morons?
24. Water cannon , as used in crowd control
Roland Seener ,   London England   (06.29.11)
25. We Must Feed the Poor Hungry Sharks in the Mediterranean Sea
meir elazar   (06.29.11)
With all of the polution and over fishing, the shark population and other sea inhabitants are very hungry. We must do everything possible to provide fresh meat to these starving creatures. Let's not squander this opportunity with the flotilla to properly feed them.
26. odd name
daze ,   US   (06.29.11)
french dignity=oxymoron. Based on the # of participants shrinking in this meaningful venture, the lucky seafarers on this vessel may decide to scrap this fun amusement and go fishing instead
27. Since 2010 things have changed in Israel's favor.
Bob K ,   las vegas nv   (06.29.11)
Last year the world's media swallowed the flotilla story 'hook ,line and sinker' and many like NPR in the U.S. joined the anti-Israel mob e.g. NPR stattion KCRW Santa Monica CA claimed on its website that the flotilla ships were 'peace' ships This year the 'Arab spring' has arrived and Arab governments are falling by popular demand. Turkey is opposed to the flotilla as refugees pour across the border from Syria. Western governments also oppose the flotilla. Given the delegitimization of the anti-Israel flotilla mob the 'story' has changed in Israel's favor.
28. ALL THE SHIPS DEPARTING FROM WESTERN EUROPE.....
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (06.29.11)
.....will go right past Benghazi. Now there's a place that does need aid.Cut off by Gadhaffi's troops while even surgical masks,anaesthetics and cancer drugs are running out so that operating theatres have to close,chemotherapy drugs are rationed to children with cancer and people are dying who should be saved. The big difference between Benghazi and the Gaza Strip is that Benghazi is desperate for supplies but the Gaza Strip is supplied with everything that it needs via Israel,Egypt and tunnels. Who do these stooges think they are fooling when they say that they're on a humanitarian mission? THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
29. #25, Meir
Chatich   (06.29.11)
I bet the sharks would spit them out!
30. Who else wants you stopped
David ,   KNOX, TN   (06.30.11)
God!
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