Expert about attack in the Mediterranean: Probably Israel
No one has taken on the alleged attack, but according to Persson there are no other probable actors.
– Historically, Israel has gone hard against this type of activists in order to deter them. It can be about individual activists, organizations or states that are considered to go against Israel’s interests in various ways. Therefore, the thoughts are directed at Israel.
So far have It has been quiet from Israel’s point of view, but Persson believes that they have not previously taken on similar actions – and do not see why it would be different this time.
– You can imagine that Israel can go out and say it is behind this to put a precedent. That all activists, or organizations that help them carry out relief efforts, will be stopped. Even if it means being stopped on international water, he says.
He draws a parallel to an event in 2010, when the Israeli fleet boarded a gaza cone and killed nine activists.
– The vessels were also attacked on international water and that action was taken on.
To the attack against The ship this time took place with drones is remarkable according to Persson.
– I can’t remember anything like that in history.
Nevertheless, he is doubtful that the incident will be followed by some major political consequences.
– We have already seen so many things happen in Gaza that have no consequences for Israel.
He resembles again The event at the 2010 attack and believes that we are now living in another time.
– That attack received tremendous attention and then Foreign Minister Carl Bildt went to Istanbul and received the affected activists. I have a hard time seeing anything similar today, that is, the Swedish Foreign Minister would now do the same.
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