
According to this information, the Israeli military, which had moved to the area at least three warships and would be backed by helicopter, where they fired live ammunition to suppress the crew even though these showed white flags. Assault would have gotten at least one of the six ships carrying 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid and traveling around 800 unarmed activists from 50 nationalities. Hundreds
of people gathered in front and Israel's consulate in Istanbul to condemn the assault.
Minister of Industry and Commerce Israel, Binyamin Ben Eliezer, said he regretted the 10 casualties so far according to an Israeli television that have occurred in the assault.
"The images are indeed unpleasant. I can only mourn all the casualties that have occurred " said Ben Eliezer was quoted by Israel Radio's local station.
The aim of the activists, from 60 different nationalities, was to reach the Gaza strip 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid. The fleet of ships left on 22 May port in Istanbul and beyond the delivery of construction materials and medicines.
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