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Turkish Journalist Recounts Flotilla Attack

"Everything happened so fast. At the same time, they boarded us from boats and descended from helicopters by rope. And as they were descending they starting firing" - Ayşe Sarıoğlu, who was on board the Mavi Marmara

(ISTANBUL) - Following is my (rough) translation of excerpts from the first part of Taraf newspaper’s two-part interview with Ayşe Sarıoğlu, a 27-year-old graduate student at Istanbul University, who was on board the Mavi Marmara.

Sarıoğlu begins the interview by explaining that although she is sympathetic to the Palestinian cause, she participated in the expedition to Gaza as a journalist.

Erdogan`s Hebrew Phrasebook Requires Upgrade

The Turkish PM is the subject of Israeli attack for standing tall against attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.

(ISTANBUL) - Following Israel's 31 May massacre of 9 Turkish humanitarian activists—one also an American citizen—on board the Mavi Marmara en route to Gaza, the Turkish daily Taraf sent reporter Tuğba Tekerek to Tel Aviv to assess the mood on the street.

`The IDF is Jack the Ripper` - Israel`s Weak Shot at a Propaganda Video....Stupid!

Israel's weak attempt at a propaganda video.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I was a little concerned when this propaganda video minimizing Israel's murder on the high seas was sent over to Salem-News.com, after all propaganda is dangerous stuff.

Somoud: Arab Voices of Resistance Full Text of Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s Speech on Flotilla Massacre

In English, Turkish and Italian, with subtitled videos.

(ROME) - Today I do not only want to speak to my dear people but to all of humanity.

Istanbul Subway Employees Demonstrate Ties to Global Jihad

Last night’s distribution may have merely been a precautionary measure in the event that IDF commandos decided Taksim Square did not qualify as international territory.

(ISTANBUL) - At last night’s protest in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, slogans such as “Israeli Pirates” and “You know how to kill people” were inspired by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s evolving discourse vis-à-vis the state of Israel.

Dead: 19. Injured: 60. This is Israel

Israel lost the battle for international public opinion a long time ago.

(BRUSSELS) - Even for eyes burnt witnessing human suffering, there is something shocking, something impossible, about watching Israeli soldiers, armed and in gas masks, fast-roping from helicopters onto an aid ship filled with civilians — journalists, parliamentarians, human rights activists, mothers and doctors.

They were headed to Gaza to break the inhuman siege that keeps 1.5 million people somewhere between life and death.

Israel`s Attack on the Gaza Flotilla, Western Media Propaganda, & the UN`s Convention on the High Seas

It seems clear that Israel violated International Law.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of the most important things to consider with regard to Israel's attack on the Gaza Aid Flotilla, is International Law itself.

There are regulations established to define how military intervention at sea happens.

U.S. Memorial Day Overshadowed by Israel`s Deadly Attacks on Humanitarian Relief Ships

Jordan called Israel's raid a "heinous crime" and Britain's Foreign Secretary, demanded an end to the blockade of Gaza.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I have high regard for the military and for veterans but I refuse to kid myself about what is wrong and what is right in the world. Some people see military strength as the answer to resolving international problems, but it goes against every religions teaching in the book.

Israel's attack on unarmed aid ships trying to reach the sick, starving, struggling and tired people of Gaza, will always be remembered as a turning point in the world's history.

Israel Attacks Unarmed Americans in International Waters

Israel kills unarmed activists flying the white flag; will the world ignore this one too? Americans should be outraged.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The most outrageous possible scenario is unfolding off the coast of Gaza, where humanitarian peace activists including several U.S. doctors have been attacked in a deadly confrontation with Israeli forces.

Remarkable Release of Turkish Vessel in Somali Pirate Case

The pirates could not find the crew, and abandoned the ship 17-18 hours later.

(NAIROBI, Kenya ) - Somali pirates have abandoned a hijacked Turkish vessel, a Turkish news agency reported.

An official of Bergen Shipping in Istanbul, says the pirates left the MV Yasin C which was captured Wednesday.