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Flotilla Attack Draws International Diplomatic Fire

June 01 2010

Israel

Israeli naval commandos early Monday raided a flotilla of civilian ships bringing aid to Palestinians in Gaza, the Jerusalem Post reports.

International reaction was quick and negative against the Israeli actions.

The commandos slid down ropes onto the Mavi Marmara passenger ship from helicopters, encountering fierce resistance from activists armed with bats, knives and metal pipes, Israeli military officials said.

The soldiers were permitted to use live fire after an hour...

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