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'Estelle' activist: We were tasered
Roee Idan
Published: 21.10.12, 15:36
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1. This litte putz called his mommy.....
Al   (10.21.12)
He is lucky he didnt cross some other countries border. He would have had a baton rammed up his ass.
2. Did they prefer bullets ? Yes , to claim they are victims
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (10.21.12)
They were UNHARMED , that must be important for them .
3. What happens with the ship ?
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (10.21.12)
Probably given back for new provocations. Best solution would be to destroy it as an example for other Israel haters.
4. Complaint fair should have used live fire
David ,   Shiloh Israel   (10.21.12)
5. 3 Israeli are disgusting
Ilana ,   a grad stricken city   (10.21.12)
They are traitors ofthe worst kind. Shame on them. If I were the mother I wouldnt know where to hide. I would feel like I failed. To twist it around and make out like Yonaton is a sweet caring angel is sick. Shame on Zvia.
6. What's wrong ?
Yaron ,   Geneva   (10.21.12)
Would the American Police treat them any better ? You must be joking !
7. Accusations
Jacob Erickson ,   Holon, Israel   (10.21.12)
So we're accused of using taser guns... those idiots on the boat were attempting to breach a military blockade. When I think of military, I think of guns. Normally ones that fire bullets. I hope they weren't expecting to be greeded by the INF with flowers and candy. In addition, if the stun guns were used to "subdue" the people on the boat, that would mean they needed to be subdued. If they surrendered peacefully, forced submission wouldn't be necessary. As for the boat, I'd say they should move it to the dead sea and tell the activists they can take it home from there if they can.
8. Yonatan Shapira
Moshe ,   T/A Israel   (10.21.12)
According to the Mr.Yonantan's Mother,he is a true Israeli hero. I am only surprised that we are not issuing medals for his brave act of supporting an enemy that has fired about 10,000 rockets and mortars into Israel over the last few years. Well done Yonni, we are all proud of you.....................................PUKE Moshe
9. Well done Estelle!
(10.21.12)
Congrats to all the Activists and crew aboard the Estelle. You have got great publicity for the cause. Don't be afraid to document the taser attacks and any other abuse or torture the INF or police do to you. Israelis always deny that they have done anything wrong, but we know what kind of thugs they all are!
10. What about Sderot?
Madeleine ,   Rehovot Israel   (10.21.12)
Why don't these paople go to Sderot and other Negev towns and villages tha have been hit by rockets, and show solidarity with them, instead of trying to show solidarity with Israel's enemies? What warped thinking do these people have? They know that Gaza is ruled by Hamas, they know - at least the Israelis among them do - that we alow a huge amount of goods into the strip every day. they know that many Gaza residents are treated in israeli hospitals with no descrimination whatsoever. These people make me sick. As for Zvia Shapira's calling her son a true patriot her thinking's as warped as her son's.
11. Taser
Ralph ,   Rishon Le Zion   (10.21.12)
If that guy was being detained, who the hell gave him permission to speak to anyone other than his lawyer?
12. gaza aid
joemoer ,   israel   (10.21.12)
from what i read the thing that most gazans are craving is an iphone 5....these dumb eurotrash should have bought iphone 5 with them . as for using tazers..my hat off to the navy for having the patience to deal with this boatload of fools...it just goes to show that being educated does not make you smart...professors and other learned people on this boat....just one question to all of them ...do you know where syria is and whats happening there
13. medicines' expiry dates?
Sherlock Holmes ,   London England   (10.21.12)
The last flotilla had medicines that were past their expiry dates and therefore either useless or dangerous. After the attack on Israelis by a group of terrorists on the Mavi Marmara a taser gun was probably not that unrealistic. Why don't these 'patriots' object to Hamas missiles fired into Israel? Or the murder of Fatah members by Hamas?
14. Punishment
Johannes ,   Norway   (10.21.12)
Make sure to fine these intruders thoroughly!
15. The next time...
Igor ,   Germany   (10.21.12)
...sink the boat from a safe distance.
16. #9 That's why you prefer to go to Israel not to Syria
Bob ,   A   (10.21.12)
"we know what kind of thugs they all are!"
17. @11 Exactly.He is only entitled to ring a lawyer not mummy
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (10.21.12)
18. @ 9 What part of unharmed cant you understand?
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (10.21.12)
19. Again Israel Resorts To Piracy and Barbarism
World Citizen ,   the world   (10.21.12)
Another PR disaster for Israel. Will your sad country ever learn or will it be universally considered a criminal rogue state? Will it alienate the entire world until the blockade is not around Gaza but around Israel?
20. Find me one of this ilk who is not a liar.
DT ,   TA Israel   (10.21.12)
Pity it was not live ammo
21. iPads for Palestine!
Nanushka ,   Jerusalem   (10.21.12)
Don't laugh. I just came back from the Jerusalem Apple Store. A client named Hiba bought an iPad 5 plus all of the accessories for her 10 year old son. The cashier asker her in English, if she lives in Jerusalem. "No" she answered, "In Ramallah" and added her address.
22. like mother like son?
martin ,   uk   (10.21.12)
The Estelle carried no humanitarian aid at all. Israel should now expel the ship and all its activists towards Gaza.. Hopefully, the putz and his mother might find living in Gaza more agreeable to their political taste.
23. Firstly # 9..no name..oh for shame!!!
Ben ,   Fantastic Israel   (10.21.12)
The Estelle was full of a bunch of loosers, welfare check collectors and those seeking publicity...BUT guess what #9, the world doesnt really care as there is so much more to report, who needs to waste time on a bunch of idiots...that didnt remember to bring IPhone 5's for those poor lot in Gaza!!
24. Very much a traitor
ezer   (10.21.12)
25. quite a good idea
sweeter ,   far away   (10.21.12)
tasers that is, also mace, and whatsoever. a proportionate response to such as they. is the vessel to be sold on to pay for the response?
26. If you don't want the punishment...
aharon ,   jerusalem, israel   (10.21.12)
don't break the law. As forvthe Israeli on board, they are free leave and live amongst these other trpouble makers.
27. #9 and #19
Maurice ,   Montreal   (10.21.12)
And we know who you are, even if you won't put your name and location. There will never be a blockade around Israel, because the civilized world knows where and who the real thugs, and criminals are. You don't have to look too far... I can understand that you are burning with jealousy because Israel is booming while your buddies (Iranians, Syrians, etc) are close to their downfall. Eat your hearts out!
28. Are secular self-hating Jews like Shapira normal?
C.C.   (10.21.12)
Why do they insist on destroying Israel?
29. We will find out soon enough
Sarah B ,   Tel Aviv/London   (10.21.12)
At some point the Israelis will have to release the prisoners or be accused of covering something up. The fact that no weapons were found on the Estelle, and original reports from Avital Liebovitch chief spokeswoman of the IDF that the siezure of the ship had been peaceful, will require clarification. The Israeli government still can't get it's head around the concept of instant 24/7 communications on the internet and that stories become news in seconds. Our government needs to become more pro-active or lose the propaganda war of why we insist on denying free movement to and from Gaza. Alreadiy in Europe the tide is turning against Israel with the political elite realising that criticising Israel is turning into a vote winner not a vote loser
30. #7 Jacob
Sarah B ,   Tel Aviv/London   (10.21.12)
The IDF tried guns on the Mavi Mamara, and look how that turned out. Israel's bestest friend in the Eastern mediterranean now is that economic powerhouse Greece The problem is that we unilaterally withdrew from Gaza without any meaningful negotiations leading to a comprehensive peace treaty. Mainly because the right wing whackjobs and the Haredi would have started killing those who normal decent Israelis once tasked with trying to come up with a comprehensive peace. What we are looking at is blowback from the withdrawal from Gaza, and a Prime Minister more concerned with keeping his name on the door of the Prime Ministers Office than finding long term solutions which would enable the future prosperity of Israel.
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