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Netanyahu cited "unprecedented threats of war and terrorism."It's essential to "defend (Israeli) security and protect its democratic values," he said.
He justified military action. He called it "a last resort, and the instructions were to conduct it with as little friction as possible."
Israeli commandos "conducted themselves in accordance with international law," he added.
They "displayed rare courage in fulfilling their mission and in defending themselves against a real threat to their lives. I have full confidence in our soldiers, and the State of Israel is proud of them."
Turkey put four senior IDF commanders on trial. They did so in absentia.
Charges included voluntary manslaughter, attempted voluntary manslaughter, intentional injury, incitement to assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, abduction or confiscation of maritime vessels, property damage, false arrest, and mistreatment of prisoners.
Hundreds of complainants testified. What they said mattered. Conclusions from an internal Turkish investigation accused Israel of "banditry," "piracy," and "state-sponsored terrorism."
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