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| − | A review of media sources | + | |publication_date=2 July 2010 |
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| − | An international flotilla comprising the cruise ship Mavi Marmara, a cargo ship and four smaller craft sailing to Gaza with humanitarian aid was attacked in international waters by a large | + | An international flotilla comprising the cruise ship Mavi Marmara, a cargo ship and four smaller craft sailing to [[Gaza]] with humanitarian aid was attacked in international waters by a large [[Israel]]i naval force on 31 May 2010. Nine passengers were killed and many injured by live fire. The legality of the raid is considered according the San Remo Manual and the Fourth Geneva Convention. The report concludes that the International Committee of the Red Cross declaration of a ‘dire situation’ in the Gaza Strip renders the raid unlawful. |
A small number of passengers on the Mavi Marmara planned active and lawful resistance, contrary to the philosophy of the Free Gaza movement and the ship’s captain. The first assault, beginning around 4 am with firing from zodiac inflatable craft was repelled. A second assault by helicopter began with live fire causing lethal casualties. Commandos rappelling onto the deck were then attacked and injured; three were detained but well treated. | A small number of passengers on the Mavi Marmara planned active and lawful resistance, contrary to the philosophy of the Free Gaza movement and the ship’s captain. The first assault, beginning around 4 am with firing from zodiac inflatable craft was repelled. A second assault by helicopter began with live fire causing lethal casualties. Commandos rappelling onto the deck were then attacked and injured; three were detained but well treated. | ||
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Cargo has been transferred to Gaza, aided by the UN, but some aid and personal belongings have gone to landfill. | Cargo has been transferred to Gaza, aided by the UN, but some aid and personal belongings have gone to landfill. | ||
| − | Israel defied a UN Security Council call for an international inquiry and appointed its own committee of inquiry which has been condemned for lacking transparency and credibility. The UN Human Rights Council will conduct a fact finding mission. | + | Israel defied a UN Security Council call for an international inquiry and appointed its own committee of inquiry which has been condemned for lacking transparency and credibility. The [[UN Human Rights Council]] will conduct a fact finding mission. Many activists have started legal action. |
The report reasons that the raid was premeditated state terrorism. | The report reasons that the raid was premeditated state terrorism. | ||
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Summary
An international flotilla comprising the cruise ship Mavi Marmara, a cargo ship and four smaller craft sailing to Gaza with humanitarian aid was attacked in international waters by a large Israeli naval force on 31 May 2010. Nine passengers were killed and many injured by live fire. The legality of the raid is considered according the San Remo Manual and the Fourth Geneva Convention. The report concludes that the International Committee of the Red Cross declaration of a ‘dire situation’ in the Gaza Strip renders the raid unlawful.
A small number of passengers on the Mavi Marmara planned active and lawful resistance, contrary to the philosophy of the Free Gaza movement and the ship’s captain. The first assault, beginning around 4 am with firing from zodiac inflatable craft was repelled. A second assault by helicopter began with live fire causing lethal casualties. Commandos rappelling onto the deck were then attacked and injured; three were detained but well treated.
Firing continued after the ship surrendered. Some of the injured were helicoptered to Israeli hospitals, but many activists reported ill-treatment, abuse and humiliation. The other vessels were seized with brutal and disproportionate force against a non-violent response.
All cameras, recording equipment, phones, computers and personal possessions were seized. Most possessions and all cash were not returned. Seized credit cards have been fraudulently used. The ships were taken to Ashdod where many detainees were beaten, while consular access was obstructed or denied. All detainees were then deported.
On 5 June the cargo ship Rachel Corrie was seized in international waters without violence and taken to Ashdod where all on board were quickly deported.
Cargo has been transferred to Gaza, aided by the UN, but some aid and personal belongings have gone to landfill.
Israel defied a UN Security Council call for an international inquiry and appointed its own committee of inquiry which has been condemned for lacking transparency and credibility. The UN Human Rights Council will conduct a fact finding mission. Many activists have started legal action.
The report reasons that the raid was premeditated state terrorism.
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