Alex Fishman Answers The Eitza Givers – Mavi Mamara Take Over

Dr. Aaron Lerner Date: 4 June 2010

Yediot Ahronot's senior military analyst, Alex Fishman provided the
following Q&A in the 4 June edition relating to the commando operation that
took over the Mavi Marmara.

Q: Why weren’t chains or ropes used to jam the propellers of the ship?

A: It wouldn’t work. Any method that requires sending frogmen near
propellers that are running is unacceptably dangerous.

Q: Why were ships simply placed to block the boat?

A: A boat can’t block another ship. The only way a ship can effectively
stop another one is by ramming it.

Q: Why not ram the boat?

A: You need to hit it with a heavier ship. The Mavi Mamara might have sunk
if hit.

Q: Why not wait until the boat is within the 20 miles of Gaza so not in
international waters?

A: A contingent of (AL: according to the Palestinian news agency Maan 100
vessels) vessels were going to try to reach the boat if it reached the
area – including boats that could have been loaded with explosives that
would blow up near Israeli boats.

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