Ιsrael Defence Force announce the demise of Lt Col Eli Ginsburg,the commander of "Shayetet 13"
Oct 10, 2023. Posted by Balkan Periscope - Hellas
Turkish media claims that Lieutenant Colonel Eli Ginsburg was one of the
key masterminds behind the fierce Israeli commando raid on the humanitarian
ship "Mavi Marmara" in 2010, resulting in the deaths of 10 of its
passengers, nine of whom were Turkish citizens.
A few hours ago, the Israeli Defense Forces announced the deaths of another 16 of its soldiers in battles with Hamas fighters at various locations in the southern areas of the country that border the Gaza Strip.
In
total, 72 Israeli soldiers have been killed in battles with Palestinian
fighters over the past two days.
One of the
16 soldiers killed was identified as Lieutenant Colonel Eli Ginsburg, a
42-year-old senior officer in the Israeli Navy’s commando unit, “Shayetet 13.”
The Israeli
Navy’s secretive commando unit, “Shayetet 13,” is among the most classified units
in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
This highly
secretive commando unit has reportedly participated in every conflict and war
involving the country, highlighting its significance within the Israeli
military.
“Shayetet
13” specializes in executing missions such as maritime-to-land covert
operations, counter-terrorism, sabotage, gathering maritime intelligence,
hostage rescue, and boarding enemy vessels.
Turkish media “welcomed” Ginsburg’s death as soon as it was reported today, stating that he was one of the Israeli soldiers responsible for the raid on the humanitarian aid ship “Mavi Marmara.”
Lieutenant
Colonel Eli Ginsburg was reportedly killed in a battle with members of the
Hamas al-Qassam Brigades.
He is
reported to be one of Israel’s top commando unit members, having received the
most bravery medals due to his participation in various missions and operations
of his commando unit.
The Mavi
Marmara had sailed from Turkey to the Gaza Strip in an attempt to break the
blockade imposed by Israel on the Palestinian territory.
Mavi Marmara humanitarian ship
The bloody
incident involving Israeli commandos boarding the humanitarian ship occurred at
4 a.m. (local time) on May 31, 2010, in international waters.
Israeli
commandos were lowered onto the humanitarian vessel by helicopter, and Zodiac
rubber boats were also used by the commandos to board the “Mavi Marmara.”
Turkish
media claimed that Ginsburg was one of the key figures in the violent Israeli
commando raid on the “Mavi Marmara,” which resulted in the deaths of 10 of its
passengers, nine of whom were Turkish citizens.
One of the
victims was shot in the head by an Israeli commando.
Following
the bloody incident, Turkish investigators conducted an investigation in which
they found more than 250 bullet impact marks fired by Israeli commandos.
Israeli commando during the Mavi Marmara raid in May 2010
The ship,
carrying international humanitarian aid for the people of the Gaza Strip, was
also carrying more than 500 passengers of various nationalities and
international media personnel, including individuals from Malaysia.
In addition
to the death of Lieutenant Colonel Eli Ginsburg, the Israeli military also
stated that several members of the “Sayeret Matkal” commando unit were killed
in operations against Palestinian fighters.
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