Israel blames poor intelligence for flotilla disaster
TEL AVIV — An Israel Navy investigation has referenced an intelligence and
planning failure in the bloody interception of the Turkish-sponsored
flotilla to the Gaza Strip.
Military sources said the Navy has concluded an investigation into the
May 31 interception and boarding of the Turkish-flagged Hava Marmara.
The mission by naval commandos armed with paintball rifles, encountered violent
resistance which led to the deaths of nine ship passengers.
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"In light of the situation that developed they acted accordingly," an
official said.
On June 20, Israel state radio said the Navy investigation concluded
that the commando operation, titled "Sky Winds-7," was seriously flawed, Middle East Newsline reported.
The
radio, quoting officials, cited poor intelligence and planning on the
mistaken assumption that the Marmara would not present violent resistance.
The sources said Operation Sky Winds-7 was based on an interception and
boarding mission of about 50 soldiers. They said the operation did not
expect an Islamist force equipped with clubs and knives.
"They expected to have a discussion with the passengers, and that
was a mistake," the official said.
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This latest flotilla is not about lifting the blockade but to bring Israel to its knees and expand sharia law. In nations under its law, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Apostates, Heretics, Blasphemers, Cynics, Atheists, Porno lovers, and Gays can be stoned to death. The front line in the defense against sharia law is Israel, and it is not alone. Free souls of the world will stand with Israel in its battle against the evils of 6th century Islamic law. If Israel loses its war, men will spend their lives with their forehead on a prayer rug and women will hide behind dark rags.
melvin polatnick
6:39 p.m. / Monday, June 21, 2010