Did Israel use appropriate force when intercepting the Gaza flotilla?
Lily Kestecher, 75, Bondi: It is really too soon to say either way. You’ve got to think of both sides. Too often it’s one-sided. Michelle Rubin, 50, Bondi: I think it’s 100 per cent [justified]. The ship was meant to be a ship carrying supplies for Gaza. There’s a perception in the world that Gaza is blocked off. It’s not. There’s 100 tonnes of goods that go in a day. It’s made out they’re starving. They’re not. Israel has a right to protect itself. Izzet Anmak, 33, president of the peace group One Minute Australia: This ship was inspected in Turkey. It was inspected in southern Cyprus. If there were any weapons they would have come out by then. It’s pretty much recognised who the terrorists are now. Yassar Coskun, 42, Auburn: For me, I don’t know why they don’t want peace. I saw the fighters on TV. It’s inhumane what they’ve done. All nations know. This material is subject to copyright and any unauthorised use, copying or mirroring is prohibited.
