Israel's assault on flotilla hands its enemies a victory

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Author(s) USA Today editorial board
Source USA Today
Date June 2, 2010
URL http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2010-06-02-editorial02_ST_N.htm
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Quotes-start.png "Israel, however, remained adamant, implausibly casting the flotilla organizers as a mortal threat. The truth is more complicated. The activists' stated core mission — delivering humanitarian aid — was by definition peaceful. But it is also undeniable that they sought a confrontation. What else would one expect of an attempt to break a military blockade?" Quotes-end.png


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This item argues against the position Israel was justified in its actions on the topic Gaza flotilla raid.