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The weapons the Israelis displayed were cooking knives, a hammer. This was a big merchant ship, of course it's going to have a hammer, of course it's going to have galley knives," he said.
He called on the Irish government to refer the incident with the Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) in Kuala Lumpur and demand the Rachel Corrie is granted entry to Gaza. The defiant seafarer also challenged the Israeli government.
"Cop on, grow up, it's about time you let people be treated well and treated properly and stop this stupid siege and blockade on a nation of people," he said
Originally posted by mythatsabigprobe
Yes, a paintroller. I kid you not.
Piracy is an act of robbery and/or criminal violence by private parties at sea. The term can include acts committed in other major bodies of water or on a shore. It does not normally include crimes committed against persons travelling on the same vessel as the perpetrator (e.g. one passenger stealing from others on the same vessel). The term has been used to refer to raids across land borders by non-state agents. Piracy should be distinguished from privateering, which was a legitimate form of war-like activity by non-state actors, authorized by their national authorities, until this form of commerce raiding was outlawed in the 19th century.
Originally posted by mythatsabigprobe Yes, a paintroller. I kid you not.
Originally posted by mythatsabigprobe
I saw the IDF's photo of 'weapons' seized from the aid ship, it's on the wikipedia page if it's not linked in your article. They are indeed galley knives, at least 5 from one set including the sharpening steel. Other items are about a dozen tool handles - could be used for anything from a large hammer to a small axe. An assortment of pocket knives, all with about 3 inch blades. A ceremonial dagger. A collection of wrenches, and a paintroller. Yes, a paintroller. I kid you not.