No humanitarian aid on Mavi Marmara.

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In summary, the conversation discusses the interception of 7 ships, of which only 4 were freight ships and the Mavi Marmara was not one of them. The article being referenced questions the trustworthiness of the source and discusses the involvement of various groups, including the ultra-nationalist BBP and the Turkish fascist organization "The Grey Wolves," in the "Free Gaza" movement. The conversation also references a video where the leadership of IHH and a member of the Egyptian Parliament are seen giving instructions to throw Israeli soldiers overboard.
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Of the 7 ships as yet intercepted, only 4 were freight ships, the Mavi Marmara not one of them.

Not that there was any life essentials on the freight ships, either, according to this article:
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/137997
 
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I'm actually not surprised...
 
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How trust worthy is it!
 
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German investigative journalism

The following clip from German TV investigates the groups behind the "Free Gaza"-movement, not only the IHH, but also the ultra-nationalist BBP, which is connected with the murder of a Christian Armenian some years back. It is loosely connected to the Turkish fascist organization "The Grey Wolves".
The German lefties on the Mavi Marmara evidently had no problem associating with such people, for the sake of the Great Cause...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbCGeKuyc_c&feature=player_embedded

Background BBP:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Union_Party

Grey Wolves:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Wolves
 
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We will throw them into the sea! (Allahu Akhbar!)

The Turkish and Arabic members on the Mavi Marmara is getting a pep talk from the leadership in IHH, and a member of the Egyptian Parliament on the day before the boarding.

Here, they are getting clear instructions to throw Israeli soldiers overboard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSYjuDEZw1w&feature=player_embedded
 

What is "No humanitarian aid on Mavi Marmara"?

"No humanitarian aid on Mavi Marmara" refers to the controversial incident that occurred on May 31, 2010, when Israeli forces intercepted a Turkish ship, the Mavi Marmara, attempting to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government claimed that the ship was carrying weapons and therefore posed a security threat, while those on board the ship claimed they were only carrying humanitarian aid.

Why was there no humanitarian aid allowed on the Mavi Marmara?

The Israeli government claimed that they had a naval blockade in place around the Gaza Strip and that the Mavi Marmara was attempting to break this blockade. They also claimed that the ship was carrying weapons and posed a security threat, which is why they did not allow any humanitarian aid on board.

Were there any casualties during the incident?

Yes, there were casualties on both sides. Nine Turkish activists were killed and several Israeli soldiers were injured. The exact circumstances of these casualties are still disputed.

What was the international reaction to this incident?

The incident sparked international outcry and condemnation, with many countries and organizations calling for an independent investigation into the events. The United Nations issued a statement expressing concern and calling for a full investigation.

Has there been any resolution to this incident?

In 2013, Israel issued an official apology to Turkey for the incident and agreed to pay compensation to the families of the victims. However, the issue of the blockade and the legality of Israel's actions is still a subject of debate and tension between the two countries.

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