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They tried. I reapeat:first of all, you need to understand that the israeli commandos didnt try non-violent methods. if they tried, maybe the extremists wouldnt been able to touch them? huh?
1) First they asked to change course.
2) Then they boarded with paintball guns.
3) Only after they were severely beaten and stubbed the force was used.
While according to the international law, Israelis could use force immideately after 1) :
Helsinki Principles on the Law of Maritime Neutrality
5.1.2(3) Merchant ships flying the flag of a neutral State may be attacked if they are believed on reasonable grounds to be carrying contraband or breaching a blockade, and after prior warning they intentionally and clearly refuse to stop, or intentionally and clearly resist visit, search, capture or diversion.
San Remo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed Conflicts at Sea, 12 June 1994
98. Merchant vessels believed on reasonable grounds to be breaching a blockade may be captured. Merchant vessels which, after prior warning, clearly resist capture may be attacked.