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The passengers of the Gaza flotilla are seen here preparing for confrontation with the IDF soldiers. The rioters put on gas masks and arm themselves with rods, slingshots, broken bottles, metal objects, and water hoses. As the IDF soldiers approach the ship the rioters immediately attack the forces by hurling these objects at them.
As of right now, the State of Israel has loaded 20 trucks with various types of aid found onboard the flotilla. Expired medication, clothing, blankets, some medical equipment and toys were among the aid found on the ships.
Unfortunately, the Hamas terror organization is unwilling to accept the cargo and the trucks filled with humanitarian aid have not been allowed to enter the Gaza Strip. It appears that Hamas is in fact stopping the transfer of the humanitarian aid.
Bullet proof vests found on the Mavi Marmara ship
Night vision equipment and a rifle scope found on the Mavi Marmara ship
One of the electric saws found on the Mavi Marmara which were used to saw metal rods off of the ship's deck. Rioters used the rods to attack Israeli Navy soldiers who boarded the ship.
The photos above detail the way in which the Mavi Marmara rioters had prepared themselves to ambush IDF forces. With sawn off rods, knives, mace, flaires, and other objects the passengers violently attacked the IDF commandos as they attempted to board the ship. For all the latest footage of the violent riot click here.
Additional photos:
Saws found on the Mavi Marmara
Knives found aboard the Mavi Marmara
Gas masks found aboard the Mavi Marmara
Rocks, marbles and slingshots found aboard the Mavi Marmara
"Hizbullah" is written across the slingshot used by rioters on the Mavi Marmara.
"Hizbullah" is written across a slingshot used by the rioters on the Mavi Marmara.
Knives used by the rioters on the Mavi Marmara.
Saws used to remove metal poles from the ship for use as weapons against the soldiers.
When IDF forces boarded the Mavi Marmara in order to redirect it towards the Port of Ashdod, they encountered protestors armed with such weapons as knives, slingshots, bags of marbles, metal and wooden clubs, chains, mace, and Molotov cocktails. Above are photos of weapons found on the ship including two of a slingshot with the word “Hizbullah” written across the handle. When IDF soldiers intercepted the other five ships of the flotilla, they did not encounter any resistance and no one was injured. However, the instant the soldiers boarded the Mavi Marmara they were met with extreme violence and responded in self defense. For close up footage of the initial moments of the interception of the Mavi Marmara click here.
Earlier today, in a joint IDF- ISA activity in the northern Gaza Strip, the IAF targeted a terrorist squad preparing to fire rockets into Israel. Direct hits, as well as secondary explosions proving the presence of explosive materials, were identified.
According to Palestinian reports, three militants were killed.
In addition, an anti-tank missile was fired at an IDF force in the southern Gaza Strip. The force responded by returning fire at the source of the fire. These incidents follow an infiltration by terrorists earlier today, during which two armed militants opened fire at IDF soldiers.
In another unrelated event, two rockets were fired at Israel today from the Gaza Strip. The rockets landed in the Ashkelon Shore Regional Council.
The IDF remains committed to protecting the citizens of Israel and will continue to act against terror. The IDF holds Hamas solely responsible for terror emanating from the Gaza Strip.
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Earlier today two Palestinian terrorists were identified infiltrating into Israel from the southern Gaza Strip. The soldiers on the scene exchanged fire with the gunmen, during which both infiltrators were killed.
The soldier uncovered: 10 fully loaded cartridges, 5 grenades, 2 AK-47s, pliers, and combat vests on the bodies.
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June 01, 2010 — The IDF commandos, during the operation to redirect the Gaza flotilla, boarded the Mavi Marmara in the early hours of May 31st, 2010. When they attempted to board, activists, in a prepared attack, lynched the soldiers and stole two pistols.
In this footage you can hear the radio exchange between soldiers on their way to the bridge and the IDF ship. The soldiers report encountering live fire and serious violence.
Two AK-47 rifles, ten magazines and five hand grenades were found on terrorists who infiltrated Israel from the southern Gaza Strip earlier today.
Earlier today two Palestinian terrorists were identified infiltrating into Israel from the southern Gaza Strip. The soldiers on the scene exchanged fire with the gunmen, during which both infiltrators were killed.
No injuries or damage were caused to IDF soldiers.
On Monday, May, 31, 2009, IDF soldiers attempted to board the Mavi Marmara ship in order to redirect it to the Port of Ashdod. The activists on board had planned an assault on the soldiers boarding the ship, and a battle ensued. Soldiers reported that the passengers used knives, metal rods, firebombs, and other weapons to attack the forces as soon as they boarded the ship.
Below are photos of various materials on the boat. This is photographic evidence of the weapons as well other equipment found on the Mavi Marmara including: metal rods, slingshots, knives, smoke torches, wrenches, electric saws, gas masks, and molotov cocktails. For footage of the demonstrators violent attack of the soldiers click here.
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1 June, 2010
Terror Attack Thwarted Along Gaza Security Fence
Two Palestinian terrorists were identified infiltrating into Israel from the southern Gaza Strip earlier this morning. The soldiers on the scene exchanged fire with the gunmen, during which both infiltrators were killed.
No injuries or damage were caused to IDF soldiers.
GOC Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yoav Galant and the Commander of the Gaza Division, Brig. Gen. Eyal Eisenberg arrived on the scene in order to understand the circumstances surrounding the infiltration.
It should be noted that in the vicinity there are a number of communities containing thousands of Israelis, such as Kissufim, Ein HaShlosha, Nirim and Nir Oz.
The IDF remains commited to protecting the citizens of Israel and will continue to act against terror. The IDF holds Hamas solely responsible for terror emenating from the Gaza Strip .
