The flotilla raid (video)

Watch video of Israeli commandos boarding the Mavi Marmara and coming under attack by activists aboard the Gaza-bound boat. Nine people were killed in the ensuing violence.

Close-up view with sound:

Overhead view without sound:

An Israeli commando involved in the raid describes being attacked upon boarding the ship:

Israeli soldier delivers verbal warning to the Mavi Marmara:

Activists from the Gaza-bound flotilla arrive at the Israeli port of Ashdod:

Before setting sail, Islamic activists aboard one of the flotilla’s ships talked to Al Jazeera about their wish either to reach Gaza, or to become martyrs.