Yes they were armed with Guns, night vision and helicopters. Oh wait that was the brave defenders of the holylands.

What did the nasty Turks flotila come armed with medical supplies.

Yes, Kenny. Apparently they had shovels, kitchen knives and poles too. It was clearly an armed confrontation they had in mind.

The blockade needs to end. Israel must stop contravening international law by punishing an entire population for the actions of the few.

These peace activists are heroes for human rights and deserve our support and admiration, rather than hateful and ignorant censure.

Just a few quick points.
Hamas is a legally elected government. Israel just doesn't like it. A bit like it's main sponsor really; if it doen't like the outcome of a foreign election, the elected government is a terrorist organisation.
Israel is entitled to board a vessel if it is deemed to be hostile, in it's own waters. An armed boarding on the open seas is usually deemed to be piracy.
It is beyond belief that the Israeli government blames the occupants of the vessel for their own deaths and injuries. If I were on a ship on the open seas and was forcibly boarded by armed personnel, I also would certainly resist violently.
Israel must make up it's mind if it is occupying Gaza, or not.

Kenny... when a blockade is in place fore legitimate reasons of self defense and national security (start counting....now.. 1,2,3 ...8000-they are the Kassam rockets fired at Israel) from a territory 'governed' by a dirty band of fascist brigand thugs and terrorists who have in their charter "Israel will exist and continue to exist until [Religion_which_cannot_be_named] destroys it"...

So... you go figure.. next time a mob of terrorist thug mafia sympathizers decide to 'test your perimeter' and then take to your police action with iron bars and clubs and (reportedly) at least one firearm.. u do what any police action would do..specially when there are hundreds of the mafia attacking you.. blow their brains out.

Kenny you know as well as I do...that this was a deliberate provocation designed to draw in the gaggle of loony marxists & leftists around the globe like already here.. to 'innocently' believe this was about 'humanitarian aid'...hand on heart mind you... utter rubbish.

Yet another deranged outburst from AlGore. Take your medication, Al, and give us all a break!

The article itself is an exercise in stupidity. Who would willingly sail into a confrontation with the Israelis who are known across the world for their military brutality and love of killing.

Keep in mind there were women and children among the activists as well, hardly a sign they wanted a fight.

When the journalists and others get home we might get a clearer picture but boarding boats in international waters has some strict rules, especially relating to piracy.

I am shocked that there were 3 Australians in the Israeli army that boarded the boat.

I feel very uncomfortable that people with dual citizenship are able to join armed forces.

Alliegence must be clear, either you are Australian or Israeli or British or American etc. If someone with dual citizenship wants to join the army of either Australia or their second country, I believe they should have to relinquish citizenship in the country who they are not signing up to defend.

When a person signs up for the armed forces, and perhaps even public service, they should not owe allegiance to another country. When an Australian with dual citizenship with another country joins their armed forces, I think that thier Australian citizenship should be cancelled