Those cancellations, as well as other comments and actions that took place after Israel’s raid on the Gaza Flotilla paints a deformed picture.
Gaza is under siege because Hamas uses the open channels to acquire weapons. Israel transfers tons of humanitarian supplies to Gaza strip every week. The people of gaza are not deprived of food, water and supplies.
The ships that took part in the Gaza Flotilla were told that they are more then welcome to dock at Ashdod port, from which the supplies will be transferred into Gaza.
The supplies, which is now stored in a military base is prevented from doing it’s way to the people of Gaza because Hamas doesn’t let it[1].
Is this an organization that cares about his public?
Would ships whose goal is to aid the people of Gaza with supplies, deny the opportunity to do so peacefully?
On the ship in which the 9 people were killed, alongside peace activists, waited mercenaries holding iron clubs and knives, attacking soldiers as soon as they stepped on the deck[2][3].
Fire only started after several soldiers’ personal weapon was taken, and fire was shot towards them. The Israeli soldiers did what they had to do defend themselves. They boarded the ship with paintball guns(!), not expecting such violent reaction.
Don’t do the mistake of thinking this was an innocent attempt to help the people of Gaza.
Look, no one here in Israel liked hearing about 9 people dying. No one here thinks what happened on the Gaza Flotilla is fine – but things are not black and white. Especially in politics.
The people of Israel are outraged with how this raid was managed[4], we wanted only to protect our sovereignty. We have no problem with supplies being transferred into Gaza.
It is sad for me, as an Israeli citizen, who wants nothing more the peace and quiet, to see such a distorted picture in the world media.
I hope you take the time to look at the whole picture. And don’t force yourself into firm decisions and opinions without the proper knowledge.
With great love to people wherever they are, to music, to brotherhood,
yours truly,
Roy.
P.S.
Sorry in advance for any spelling/grammar mistakes.
Those cancellations, as well as other comments and actions that took place after Israel’s raid on the Gaza Flotilla paints a deformed picture.
Gaza is under siege because Hamas uses the open channels to acquire weapons. Israel transfers tons of humanitarian supplies to Gaza strip every week. The people of gaza are not deprived of food, water and supplies.
The ships that took part in the Gaza Flotilla were told that they are more then welcome to dock at Ashdod port, from which the supplies will be transferred into Gaza.
The supplies, which is now stored in a military base is prevented from doing it’s way to the people of Gaza because Hamas doesn’t let it[1].
Is this an organization that cares about his public?
Would ships whose goal is to aid the people of Gaza with supplies, deny the opportunity to do so peacefully?
On the ship in which the 9 people were killed, alongside peace activists, waited mercenaries holding iron clubs and knives, attacking soldiers as soon as they stepped on the deck[2][3].
Fire only started after several soldiers’ personal weapon was taken, and fire was shot towards them. The Israeli soldiers did what they had to do defend themselves. They boarded the ship with paintball guns(!), not expecting such violent reaction.
Don’t do the mistake of thinking this was an innocent attempt to help the people of Gaza.
Look, no one here in Israel liked hearing about 9 people dying. No one here thinks what happened on the Gaza Flotilla is fine – but things are not black and white. Especially in politics.
The people of Israel are outraged with how this raid was managed[4], we wanted only to protect our sovereignty. We have no problem with supplies being transferred into Gaza.
It is sad for me, as an Israeli citizen, who wants nothing more the peace and quiet, to see such a distorted picture in the world media.
I hope you take the time to look at the whole picture. And don’t force yourself into firm decisions and opinions without the proper knowledge.
With great love to people wherever they are, to music, to brotherhood,
yours truly,
Roy.
P.S.
Sorry in advance for any spelling/grammar mistakes.
[1] – http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3901662,00.html
[2] – http://fotogaleri.hurriyet.com.tr/GaleriDetay.aspx?cid=36575&p=1&rid=2 (photos from a Turkish newspaper, showing wounded Israel soldiers)
[3] – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYjkLUcbJWo
[4] – http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3901746,00.html