Ann Wright, Witness to Flotilla Incident (Video)

by: Laura Flanders  |  GRITtv

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Most Freedom Flotilla survivors describe how Israeli Defense Force treated the activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla as an appalling act of piracy, but if one gets their news from the mass media, like many Americans, they would think otherwise. The Israeli PR machine has done everything possible to portray themselves as the victims of an attack by activists armed with “clubs” and “knives;” however, secret video chips have circulated images of activists using their Gaza-bound humanitarian aid to administer medical assistance to Israeli commandos wounded by their own aggressive assault. Despite what may seem obvious about a battle on the high seas pitting Israeli commandos against weaponless activists, the Israeli PR machine is destroying activsts’ cameras and recording equipment in order to manipulate the events in their favor.

Retired U.S Military Colonel and U.S. State Department Official, now anti-war activist and Freedom Flotilla survivor Ann Wright joins us in studio to give us a first hand account of what really happened during the Freedom Flotilla raid. 

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I think it is important to

I think it is important to mention that several of the victims were not only shot in the face from close range but also shot in the back of the head.



Well, not enough facts in

Well, not enough facts in this video. You'd think they might have shown some of the footage and/or still pictures from some of the alleged "chips", but I guess they it wasn't available yet. So it will be really interesting and telling to see some of those photographic shots when they surface (as they are probably doing right now, as I write this; or already have and I just haven't seen them yet); if Israeli intelligence, the Mossad, doesn't keep them from ever seeing the light of day by burglarizing them from those who possess them, and/or murdering those who possess them. Mossad has done that kind of thing many times before, so it is definitely not beyond the realm likelihood that it may happen again in this case. Thus, don't be surprised if you hear about at least one "mysterious death" surrounding someone who possessed evidence of Israel's culpability in this matter. The U.S. government and/or U.S. intelligence itself may step in as well, if they havn't already, to make evidence of Israel's guilt disappear. This has also happened before, so it too is not beyond the realm of likelihood.



The Israeli genocide,

The Israeli genocide, occupation, and theft of Palestinian people and their land is a series of international crimes. When will The Israelis stand trial for their copious on going crime spree? Will the trials start before the Israelis bomb Iran and start another massive war with the help of my US government/pentagon? Watch for US naval battle groups to pull back from Iranian waters. This will signal that the Israeli bombing of Iran is about to proceed.



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As the spine-chilling, if

As the spine-chilling, if only half intelligible, rant from Anymouse demonstrates, the U.S. has no shortage of psychotic Jew haters.

Like the Turkish genocide of the Armenians, however (or the German crimes against the Jews), this fact does nothing to justify the murderous actions of Netanyahu or the IDF.

In my view, it is high time for Israel to go it alone and bear the consequences of its aggressive behavior without the support of the United States.

We should withdraw all assistance immediately.

To the likes of Anymouse, I say this: don't be encouraged by what I have said. We know where you live and are prepared to take all necessary steps if you act on your vile imaginings.



Thank you, Tellem_Gude. In

Thank you, Tellem_Gude. In all my readings on the internet regarding the Israeli/Palestinian issues, you are the first pro-Palestinian supporter I have read standing up to anti-Semitism on the internet.

I don't agree that the U.S. should withdraw financial support to Israel, but I disagree with many things the Israeli government is doing.

However, I often find it difficult, if not impossible, to dialogue on this subject, in any constructive manner, above the reactiveness and overt hatred and bigotry expressed.

IMO, it is not only completely unacceptable, but delegitimizes those voices that are not anti-Semitic, and derails any peaceful resolution to the conflicts there.

Peace.



I'm a little unclear about

I'm a little unclear about the nature of this video with the interview. Can anyone clarify? -- this man is covered in blood -- but he was taken into custody by the Israeli security forces and later deported, right? So, when was this interview done and why is he covered in blood at the time of this interview? People were in custody a number of days and had access to bathing facilities ?



CORRECTION(S): Well, not

CORRECTION(S): Well, not enough facts in this video. You'd think they might have shown some of the footage and/or still pictures from some of the alleged "chips", but I guess they weren't available yet. So it will be really interesting and telling to see some of those photographic shots when they surface (as they are probably doing right now, as I write this; or already have and I just haven't seen them yet); if Israeli intelligence, the Mossad, doesn't keep them from ever seeing the light of day by burglarizing them from those who possess them, and/or murdering those who possess them. Mossad has done that kind of thing many times before, so it is definitely not beyond the realm of likelihood that it may happen again in this case. Thus, don't be surprised if you hear about at least one "mysterious death" surrounding someone who possessed evidence of Israel's culpability in this matter. The U.S. government and/or U.S. intelligence itself may step in as well, if they haven't already, to make evidence of Israel's guilt disappear. This has also happened before, so it too is not beyond the realm of likelihood.



There are two things I don't

There are two things I don't find credible in the former army officer's account. One, regarding the camera confiscation -- I agree that these cameras should not be confiscated -- but, her remark, "They want to control the media." As if she's not aware of what she's implying. Two, if she is a former army person -- she would be well aware that the comparison between the two boats -- MM and RC is absurd. I make this comment with the opinion that the Israeli government did not act wisely ITO logistical considerations, at the very LEAST. But the first ship was filled with how many hundreds of people? While the few Israeli soldiers/police were being attacked? IOW, you have an enclosed environment like a ship filled with all these people, and soldiers rappelling down from helicopters. It's a recipe for disaster, from either point of view.



On the other ship, thirty

On the other ship, thirty odd people tightly controlled by the captain with a clearly thought-out behavioral decisions about non-violent resistance. Not such strategy indicated on the other side. And, as indicated, historically, in some many other settings. That a former army official would be *unaware* of all this seems intellectually disingenuous. I am also hoping this media outlet can provide more context for the first video. The Israelis attacked him in the airport and sent him home bloodied? Even if they were as horrible as he is asserting, I can't believe they're that stupid.



Ann Wright wasn't even on

Ann Wright wasn't even on the Mavi Marmara. She was on another boat 150 yds away. The raid took place between 4:30 & 5 am / pre dawn and there is no way she could have seen anything. That would be like someone "witnessing" a shuttle launch from 50 miles away just because they saw a light climbing in the sky. More lies from the leftist agenda.



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