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Shame on the Obama administration: a completely watered-down resolution which will be rejoyced by Netanyahu et al. in Jerusalem!
NEW YORK (NY Times) – Turkey proposed a statement that would condemn Israel for violating international law, demand a United Nations investigation and demand that Israel prosecute those responsible for the raid and pay compensation to the victims. It also called for the end of the blockade.
While condemnation of Israel in the Security Council is not uncommon, the criticism at the emergency session called by Turkey and Lebanon was notable for both its vehemence and for the broad array of countries demanding an independent investigation into the decision to fire on civilians in what they described as a humanitarian mission.
The United States, which habitually defends Israel in the council, said that the attempt to run the blockade by sea was ill advised.
Statement by SC President Claude Heller, the Mexican ambassador to the UN.
The Security Council
● deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries resulted from the use of force
● condemns those acts leading to the deaths of 10 civilians
● immediate release of ships and
● full impartial investigation
● situation in Gaza is not sustainable
● expresses concern for humanitarian situation in Gaza.
"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."