“The soldiers who boarded the vessels did not carry arms openly, but were met with a violent ambush. Two soldiers were shot, one was stabbed and others were injured as they were set upon with clubs, knives, axes and heavy objects. They were in mortal danger and had to act accordingly in self-defense.” Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs “IDF naval forces were met with premeditated violence and extremely violent resistance on board the [lead vessel] Mavi Mamara. A total of seven soldiers were wounded – four soldiers were moderately wounded, two were initially in critical condition, as well as an additional three soldiers lightly wounded. Among the violent activists, there were nine casualties as a result of the soldiers defending themselves.” IDF Spokesperson

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