9 Flotilla Facts

the comments on France is puzzling? it looks like they are condemning it. Didn't Germany do basically the same thing in WW2 when they went into France. I believe firmly in solving problems peacefully. If you can. If not then do what you have to for the protection of your people. If that means boarding boats then do so. Did not the United States do that during the Cuban Missal Crises? If the USA has the right to do that to protect its people then so do Israel to protect its people. GO FOR IT

Make no mistake about it. I've seen the news videos and see these are primarily Palestinian or Moslem or Far Left Or Racist activists who would gladly help Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in any way if they can. This is not about Aid at all as aid is easily accessable on land. It is Solidarity with those that Overwhelimingly Vote in Hamas terrorists to lead them. Gaza is full of Moslem Terrorist Groups - Hamas, Islamic Jhad, PFLP, Al Qeda, Al Aqsa. What Kind of People are theyt that sympathize with those that fire hunderds of rockets at Jewish homes in Southern Israel after Israel pulled out all its forces and residents from GAza? For SHAME

If 'activists" of any stripe intended to make a Human Rights statement, they would rally behind Guilad Shalit, and Demand that he be released Immediately with no pre-conditions, or conditions of any kind. If any activist should wish to make a Bold statement, internationally, and be forever remembered as a particuliarly courageous, valiant, engaged, brilliant strategist - how about organizing a FREE Guilad Shalit unconditionally, to Gaza?? Now That would be a Bold, Daring, Brilliant Awe-Inspiring endeavor - simply Brazen and worthy of Historical Relevance!!!

Don't let the individuals hide in pack! Name as many as possible, individually letting their friends and associates know what fools they are associated with.

This latest illicit, criminal , illegal venture is startling and astoundingly stupefies what passes for even minimal common sense. More jarring is the presence on board of a CANADIAN!!!!! University Professor a Mr. Heap - who teaches French and Linguistics at the University of Western Ontario. The sheer IDIOCY, of his half-witted decision to be part of this ill-advised and half-baked intrusion and violation of Maritime Law, bodes ill for the University of Western Ontario's Fine, Distinguished, Well-Earned International Reputation of one of Canada's Finest Universities. Professor Heap has succumbed to "celebrity-hood" and feckless, is testing the waters of International LAW, while dragging his entire University along side his rash, puerile mindless and especially naive attempt to be relevant to himself. I simply shudder for the damage he is doing to all with whom he is associated. That one can be so insensate as to exercise such gullibility in public, is proof positive that witless minds bode ill for anyone whose educational pursuits are proven to have skin surface depth.

Included is more information concerning one of the self-deluded, cowardly "activists,' who wants it both ways - respect for his campaigning on behalf of what he esteems to be "victims," (though Hamas, a TERRORIST organization, was elected to a leadership position) and personal respect, which oftentimes accompanies dedication to a Humanitarian Cause. "...Book Reviewer’s Background, Biases Need To Be Declared April 7, 2010 12:17 by BackSpin Editor HonestReporting Canada director Mike Fegelman got op-ed space in the London Free Press to debunk a book review. The problem? David Heap, who reviewed a book with the ugly title, " Canada and Israel Building Apartheid," has his own partisan background, which the LFP never disclosed. Fegelman points out: Heap is a self-described pro-Palestinian political "anti-war" and "social justice activist," a strident supporter of "Israel Apartheid Week" and a participant of the so-called "Gaza freedom march." He's also a signatory to the "Cairo Declaration to End Israeli Apartheid" and to a letter sent to PM Harper alleging that Israel was "targeting civilians" and conducting "collective punishment." The fact that none of these affiliations was acknowledged by Heap is disturbing and the fact that an anti-Israel adherent was given the opportunity to review an anti-Israel book has only resulted in a sycophantic and uncritical review that has greatly mislead Free Press readers....

The International Media will hope so - after all in Israel and Gaza their "corresponents" have encouraged and promoted violence for years resulting in death to so many, on both sides, most of whom were innocent bystanders. Israel will have in place plans to deal with the ships should they actually sail - without jeopardising national security Israel should announce their intentions before the flotilla ever leaves port- this will cause adverse comments from world media, but when, other that in isolated cases since 1948, has the media ever been supportive of the Jewish State. Flotilla participants, and governments of their countries of origin, must be aware of the situation their citizens face if they will try to prevent Israeli Inspection of their ships. It must be expected that the flotilla may use women and possibly children as human shields for media publicity at such time as the IDF board their vessels - again this fact should be widely publicised before/if the flotilla sails - Hamas has no qualms about killing children if it serves their interests. Bottom line is that Israel should say how they are going to deal with the flotilla and then, despite enormous pressure from even so called "friendly" nations, do exactly what they have said they would do. All cargo the ships are to carry can legally enter Gaza via Israel-as such the reason for the flotilla can only be to carry cargo detrimental to Israel's security.

If everyone else says it's peaceful,and you say it's not,something has to change to make people see Israel is not the aggressor. It sounds like their main goal is to get stopped and provoke a violent confrontation. First,Israel,take Hamas reps with you,stop the ships,and tell them you want them to pass as quickly as possible,without any violence. Pair off,Israeli with Hamas,and search everything,while video is recorded by both sides. Seize anything questionable and let them pass,all the while,saying you wish there was a better way to peace. Thank them and say you look forward to future endeavors. I know it's not a perfect world,but how can that not work? No matter how wrong the other side is,we don't change by pointing fingers at each other.

Your suggestion would make sense if Hamas had the same values as you do, and would behave in the way that you describe. A Hamas soldier would kill an Israeli soldier if he were paired up with him, they see it as their religious and moral duty.

This second flotilla of provocateurs, jihadist/terrorists and full westerners do do not care for the Palestians. Their main goal is to attack Israel. The jihadist & terrorirsts' goal is: destruction of Israel. Westerners who support this flotilla are ignorants useful idiots, who hate the Jews. It is time for the western media to say this & indicate that their attempt is illegal.

I am thankful to read this report, so that I can grasp the insane reasons these flotillas are organized to create a violent reponse from Israel. They want to die at Israeli hands and be martyrs.

You know what? We don't want our boys to have to kill them.

They will not succeed, take my word

provocating with what so ever number of ship or flotilla the state of isarel is not a solution for ever lasting peace. the solution for peace must come from all religious leaders around middle east ,and not from people that absolutly dont understand the balance that keep the entire planet earth moving.

What the ignorant media and world leaders do not seem to know, is there was only 600,000 Arabs that left Israel in 1948 when told to by the Arab invading armies not thrown out by Israel, so they are the sole responsiblity of the Arab countries who must be forced to take in all the so called Arab refugees, what is completely ignored is there was ONR MILLION Jewish refugees who were tjrown out penniless from the Arab countries in 1948 that is 400,000 more than Arabs that left Israel in 1948 so why should a new country be made for the Arabs and the Jewish refugees ignored ( with the Arab way of thinking , that would be 800 million Jewish refugees by now) In 1947 a few months before the Land of Israel became the New State of Israel there was 15 million refugees who fled to the West from India and Pakistan, if the West could take in 15 million then the Arab countries should have taken in the 600,000 Arab refugees, expecially as they threw out ONE MILLION Jewish refugees. Hs India and Pakistan been told to take back their refugees or make a nice new country between them, of cause not there is one rule for the Arabs and another for Israel. NO new country must be made for the Arabs. There was never a country called Arab palestine, nor was the Land of Israel ever a Arab country . The Jewish people have lived continually in the Land of Israel for over 3,000 years, that is over 2,000 years before Islam was created in Saudi Arabia 1,300 years ago, and over 1,000 years befoe Christians were on this earth, Israel is a Jewish country and please G-D always will be. 99% of the Arabs in Gaza never came from the Land of Israel they come from many countries around the Middle East, as well as from the UK , America Pakistan , infact most countries, to increase the population of Gaza, which recieves the highest aid around the world, so they do not have to work, so have the time to carry out their favorate hobby killing Israeli's.

We have historically supported the "underdogs" and by a twist of logic, the liberal-minded among of us believe that it is "Jewish" to support " others to prove our universal compassion." ...like visiting people in hospitals over Xmas- but not Chanukkah. It's the assimilationist mind set- and for these Yidden- the Sho'ah has taught nothing about the eternal linkage among the Jewish People.