* "The armada of hate and violence in support of Hamas terror organization was a premeditated and outrageous provocation.
* "The organizers are well known for their ties with global Jihad, al-Qaeda and Hamas. They have a history of arms smuggling and deadly terror.
* "On board the ship we found weapons prepared in advance and used against our forces. The organizers intent was violent, their method was violent and the results were unfortunately violent. Israel regrets any loss of life and did everything to avoid this outcome."
At least seven Israeli soldiers were injured, two are reportedly in critical condition, as protesters opened fire on them after stealing their weapons.
* "Live fire was used against our forces. They initiated the violence, that's 100% clear," said Israeli Government Spokesman Mark Regev in an interview with the BBC.
* Israeli soldiers were attacked by extremists with live ammunition, axes, metal rods and blunt instruments while trying to take control of six ships en route to Gaza.
* Audrey Bomse, a spokesperson for the Free Gaza movement, said in an interview with the BBC "I cannot say for sure if there were weapons on the ship."
Clear Intent to Cause Violence
* A statement issued by the IDF states that the people on board the ship had clearly prepared their weapons in advance for the purposes of attacking the Israeli forces.
* "We fully intend to go to Gaza regardless of any intimidation or threats of violence against us," said flotilla organizer Huwaida Arraf. "They are going to have to forcefully stop us."
* At least 10 of the extremists aboard the ship were killed in the struggle between them and the IDF forces.
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