EXCLUSIVE: New Video Smuggled Out From Mavi Marmara of Israel's Deadly Assault on Gaza Aid Flotilla

Democracy Now by Amy Goodman, Iara Lee | Jun. 10, 2010 (Special Report)

(Multimedia) In a Democracy Now! exclusive we bring you a sneak preview of previously unseen raw footage from the Mavi Marmara that will be formally released at a press conference at the United Nations later in the day. The footage shows the mood and the activities on board the Mavi Marmara in the time leading up to the attack, and the immediate reaction of the passengers during the attack. We are joined by filmmaker and activist Iara Lee, one of the few Americans on ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Jun 10, 2010 - 4:40 PM PDT
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Jun 10, 2010 - 4:41 PM PDT

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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Jun. 10, 2010

The Israelis attempt to prevent any independent reporting of their attack on the flotilla. This reporting and video provides a rare, but limited view of events.

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Roland F. Hirsch
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 by Roland F. Hirsch - Jun. 10, 2010

This opinion piece is not journalism. The authors make no attempt to provide context, but simply advocate for their personal opinions. Not clear why this was offered for rating at NewsTrust.

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 by fontleroy - Jun. 10, 2010

The video is fairly clear that shots are being fired and civilians are being killed or wounded. The interview appears to be authentic and the information seems valid. Quite an emotional story told as straight forward as one could expect.

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