Turkish infant facing barrel of Israeli commando's gun.
In the wake of the Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara, a humanitarian aid vessel bound for Gaza, a chilling claim has surfaced. An unnamed Israeli commando is alleged to have aimed his gun at the one-year-old son of a passenger, Turker Kaan Cetin, in an attempt to intimidate the ship's captain. The mother of Turker, Nilufer Cetin, made this harrowing revelation to reporters at Istanbul airport, where she and Turker were reunited with Ekrem Cetin, the ship's senior engineer, after their release by Israel following the hijacking.
Nilufer described a bloody scene on board the Mavi Marmara, detailing how she was standing close to commandos as they swung their weapons. When questioned about her decision to bring such a young child on this risky journey, Nilufer responded that she had considered the danger. However, she also mentioned a desire to play with the children of Palestine and offer comfort in the face of adversity. If another flotilla heads for Gaza, Nilufer declared that she would be more than happy to join.
Now, let's talk about Israel's focus on the future. Naftali Bennett, once the nation's defense minister, has hinted at the potential replacement of commandos with cyber technology in military operations. Given his background in elite commandos like Sayeret Matkal and Maglan, this shift could indicate a more strategically advanced approach to national defense[1]. Israel has indeed been ramping up its cybersecurity game, with the appointment of Yossi Karadi as the chief of the National Cyber Directorate[2]. But remember, this is purely speculative, and no official declarations or policies regarding the replacement of commandos have been made in relation to ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. It's essential to keep track of future developments for a clearer picture.
- An eyewitness account from Nilufer Cetin, the mother of one-year-old Turker, alleged that an Israeli commando aimed his gun at her child during the raid on the Mavi Marmara, a humanitarian aid vessel bound for Gaza.
- In the General-News category, Sabrina reported that Nilufer was reunited with her family at Istanbul airport after their release by Israel following the hijacking of the Mavi Marmara.
- During her interview, Nilufer described a bloody scene on board the Mavi Marmara and revealed that she had considered the danger before bringing her young son on the risky journey to Palestine.
- Despite the risks, Nilufer expressed a desire to play with the children of Palestine and offer comfort in the face of adversity, stating that she would be more than happy to join another flotilla heading for Gaza.
- In the Crime-and-Justice section, it was noted that Naftali Bennett, a former Israeli defense minister, hinted at the potential replacement of commandos with cyber technology in military operations.
- The news also mentioned that Israel has been making strides in cybersecurity, with the appointment of Yossi Karadi as the head of the National Cyber Directorate, but it remains speculative whether this could lead to the replacement of commandos in protecting ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.
