Mavi Marmara Returns

[Cellis]

Marmara to return to Gaza in May
Vessel involved in deadly raid in May 2010 scheduled to take part in another flotilla to Gaza Strip next month, IHH declares. Total of 15 ships to participate in 'Freedom flotilla 2'
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4053696,00.html

Any strategies?
Apparently raiding with commandos on international waters (even if Israel has rights) doesn't help much. For to win a PR war Israel needs a better strategy this time.

[Mediocrates]

Let them enter unhindered. But don't let them leave.

[bararallu]

block them/surround them. let them ram a navy ship and see what happens.

[Mediocrates]

They are waiting for an Israeli act or reaction. Give them none. But seriously, don't let them leave. They want solidarity with the Gazans, fine. Make them live with the Gazans.

[Mediocrates]

IHH Head Bulent Yildirim: 'Our Problem Is Zionism – Which, Like a Virus, Has Infected All Humanity!'

From the people who brought you the Mavi Marmara, Bulent Yildirim, the head of the IHH terror organization addresses more than 1,000 of his organization's 'activists' to share with them plans to bring another 15-20-ship flotilla to Gaza next month, plus land convoys and an airplane.

Let's go to the videotape. It's in Turkish but an English translation can be found here (http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/833/5185.htm) or in part below the fold.

"We are getting ready... There will be a ship from every country... in Europe. Our own Mavi Marmara will also set sail from Europe... Vessels will come from everywhere in the world...

"Israel will learn this: The Mediterranean does not belong to Israel... Just because we have had shahids, we are not fearful... We will not step back...

"Let all know this: Until the blockade on Gaza is lifted... and until our march to al-Aqsa is completed, this sea intifada and land intifada will continue!

"Also, it will not be only by sea. We are preparing for land convoys as well. And with Allah's permission, our project for the purchase of an airplane will soon be realized. This way we will reach Gaza by air too."

"Our Problem Is Zionism – Which, Like a Virus, Has Infected All Humanity!"

"What do we say to the world leaders? Do not expect us to live in peace, when people in Gaza are dying... And do not expect us to remain silent when al Aqsa mosque is a prisoner...

[Cellis]

I found a solution. Find a way to lock the rudders and break the reverse function of the throttles. 1 agent can handle all (well at least I can) :cool::cool: I used to have a Mercury Verado and know how the hydrolics and throttles work hehe

[farmboy]

I found a solution. Find a way to lock the rudders and break the reverse function of the throttles. 1 agent can handle all (well at least I can) :cool::cool: I used to have a Mercury Verado and know how the hydrolics and throttles work hehe
I found a way to solve the other half of the problem too. There is talk of building an Island resort off Gaza. The al-Aqsa should be just enough landfill.
BTW, old fishing nets laced with wire rope jams most props no matter what size. I think that would be the choice as no marines need to get near the ship and a grapling hook can be fired and anchored remotely

[Cellis]

That's a brilliant idea. IMO these should be done in Turkish and/or Cypriot waters thus it would cause less PR problem for Israel.

[farmboy]

No this has to be in Israels waters or it would be an international incident. Israel needs to be seen as strong and yet humanitarian.