Weapons found on Mavi Marmara

Weapons found on the Mavi Marmara Gaza flotilla

At least nine people have been killed after Israeli commandos stormed a convoy of ships carrying aid to the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army says.

Armed forces boarded the largest vessel overnight, clashing with some of the 500 people on board.

It happened about 40 miles (64 km) out to sea, in international waters.

Israel says its soldiers were shot at and attacked with weapons; the activists say Israeli troops came on board shooting.

The activists were attempting to defy a blockade imposed by Israel after the Islamist movement Hamas took power in Gaza in 2007.

The six-ship flotilla, carrying 10,000 tonnes of aid, left the coast of Cyprus on Sunday and had been due to arrive in Gaza on Monday. Israel had repeatedly said the boats would not be allowed to reach Gaza.

Israel says its soldiers boarded the lead ship in the early hours but were attacked with axes, knives, bars and at least two guns.

Arafat Shoukri, of the Free Gaza Movement (FGM) said Israeli claims that activists had pistols and other weapons were "cheap propaganda". - BBCNews

As you can see from this video, Shoukri, is a liar.

Israeli soldiers attacked while boarding flotilla

This video shows Israeli soldiers being attacked as they board the flotilla to inspect the cargo.

The facts of the raid on the Gaza flotilla

Manchester United's luxury hotel attacked by terrorists

Manchester United's Indonesion tour has been cancelled. They were due to play an Indonesia Super League XI on July 20 on the first leg of their Far East tour. They arrived this morning to hear of a terrorist attack and the following statement was given:

'Following the explosions in Jakarta - one of which was at the hotel the team were due to stay in - and based on advice received, the directors have informed the Indonesian FA that the club cannot fulfil the fixture in Jakarta on the 2009 Asia tour,'

Two luxury hotels, the Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton were targeted followed by a car bomb on a toll road North of Jakarta. The Manchester United team was due to stay at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton tomorrow night.

At least 12 were killed and more than 50 injured. The Al Qaeda linked Jemmiah Islamiah, who were responsible for the Bali bombings in 2001, is believed to be behind the attack although they have not yet claimed responsibility.