JERUSALEM, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Israeli forces will use dogs when boarding ships trying to break the Gaza blockade in the future, military sources said.
The decision is a response to the bloody confrontation on the Mavi Marmara on May 31, the Jerusalem Post reported. Nine Turkish pro-Palestinian activists were killed, Israeli commandos were attacked, and Israel faced global condemnation.
Military planners see boarding operations as the trickiest part of intercepting aid ships.
In future operations, specially trained dogs will be put on such ships first to ensure commandos can board safely, the Post reported.
Using the Oketz canine unit will require dog trainers and their animals to train together with naval commandos.
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