Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu could be wanted in Spain due to a call for arrest by a Spanish
judge using a legal loophole to indict Netanyahu and six other high officials
affiliated with the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid, also known as the Flotilla scandal,
or the Gaza Flotilla Raid.
They may be put to court for war crimes, in which 9
activists were killed by the Israeli Military during the events taking place on
May 31st, 2010. If they enter Spain, they will face indictment.
- Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu
- Moshe Ya'alon
- Dan Meridor
- Eli Yishai
- Avigdor Lieberman
- Ehud Barak
- Benny Begin
Gaza
Flotilla Raid
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla was an
attempt to break through the Egyptian-Israeli air, land, and see blockade of the Gaza Strip (which began in 2007).
Managed by the Free Gaza Movement, and the Foundation for Human Rights and
Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief, the Gaza Freedom Flotilla was carrying
humanitarian aid and construction supplies directly to Gaza. Normally, Israeli
officials inspect the goods.
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla believed to have worked in accordance with international law, and rejected any threatening tactics by the Egyptians and the Israeli's. The Israeli's very much knew the plans stated by the Flotilla long before the incident, and they have had run-ins in the past.
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla believed to have worked in accordance with international law, and rejected any threatening tactics by the Egyptians and the Israeli's. The Israeli's very much knew the plans stated by the Flotilla long before the incident, and they have had run-ins in the past.
Israel, prior to this moment, was
unsure of the motives of the Gaza Flotilla. They suspected the organization of
funding terrorists. Israel planned a preemptive attack while denouncing the Flotilla as a faction of Hamas in Gaza. The Flotilla insisted on
transporting the goods into Gaza, as Israel called to turn the goods elsewhere
and that Israeli official would transport it to Gaza the rest of the way.
Naturally, as many empty promises beforehand, the Flotilla rejected this notion
that they could entrust Israel with the humanitarian aid.
On May 31st, 2010, Israeli forces bombarded several ships associated with the Flotilla (who was transporting over 600 activists, and goods and supplies) with speedboats and helicopter support where 9 activists were killed.
National origins of ships include...
On May 31st, 2010, Israeli forces bombarded several ships associated with the Flotilla (who was transporting over 600 activists, and goods and supplies) with speedboats and helicopter support where 9 activists were killed.
National origins of ships include...
- Two American Ships, Free Gaza Movement
- Two Greek Ships, 'European Campaign To End The Siege On
Gaza'
- A ship from Comoros, IHH
- Turkey, IHH
- Kiribati, IHH
- Cambodia, Free Gaza Movement
Passengers
There were over 600 passengers from
37 national origins (many originating from Europe, USA, and Middle East). Many
members include former US ambassadors, and Parliamentary officials.
Activists Killed
- Ibrahim Bilgen
- Cetin Topcuoglu
- Furkan Dogan
- Cengiz Akyuz
- Ali Heyder Bengi
- Cevdet Kiliclar
- Cengiz Songur
- Fahri Yaldiz
- Necdet YilDirim