https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2010/05/30/where-the-old-flotilla-lay/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:48:38 -0400<![CDATA[The &#8216;aid flotilla&#8217; bound for Gaza met the immovable object and the resulting clash, under circumstances yet only sketchily described, may have resulted in 16 protester deaths and 6 IDF personnel injured. The LA Times reported that &#8220;Israel had vowed to intercept the boats, by force if necessary, and tow them to the Israeli port of Ashdod, where passengers would be arrested or deported.&#8221; The Turks, who were heavily represented in the flotilla, have already called in the Israeli ambassador.  There is almost certainly going to be an denunciation of Israeli actions from Europe. The incident will mean that Prime Minister Netanyahu&#8217;s forthcoming visit to Washington will be even frostier and more difficult than expected.]]>Sun, 30 May 2010 23:33:24 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2010/05/30/where-the-old-flotilla-lay-n189808