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I don't think there is any evidence that there is anything but aid. All ships were inspected in Turkey prior to departure.
And I don't think that there is any word yet about what was on that ship one way or another. Just speculation.
As far as Turkey saying that these ships were inspected before departure, Ok. That is Turkey saying so. Thy might have been, they might not have been....Are you saying that when the contents of this sixth ship are revealed that we hold Turkey accountable if it is found to have been carrying rockets and weapons?
Turkey is furious.
It is Israel's right to defend its blockade. The ships could have proceeded to an Israeli port and had the contents escorted across the border to Gaza no problem.
Whether the Government was involved I do not now and doubt but it is angry.
But you said they inspected the ships before departure, now you back off when the question is asked about whether or not the government sanctioned this convoy? Why?
It was a Turkish ship.
Yes
If it had been a British ship our government would have had a responsibility to protect us, particularly if we are attacked on the high seas.
And what do you think would be the official British response if shown that the ship had weapons aboard, and trying to "Smash the blockade"?
So Israel would think it was worth WW3 you think.
A little overdramatic don't you think?
You are American are you not. You should be aware that Turkey is also an important ally of the US.
Allies are like family, even family members screw up from time to time, and it is up to the other family members to tell them so.
Israel seems also furious with Turkey. I heard one of their spokespeople this morning comparing the Turkish Government to Hamas. It looks like the friendship between Turkey and Israel may be at an end.
If it turns out that the sixth ship was carrying rockets or other weapons to Gaza, and trying to circumvent the blockade for that reason, I think that call is spot on.
j-mac