Netanyahu regret casualties Posted by ubei , Senin, 31 Mei 2010 at 18.34, in Labels: Netanyahu regret casualties

Netanyahu 'regret' casualties

Israel claimed its troops were attacked by activists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu express regret after at least nine people have died because Israeli forces raided a humanitarian aid ships trying to break through Israel's blockade of Gaza.

But he said Israeli soldiers trying to defend themselves only after they were "beaten and stabbed."

The revelation also blamed Netanyahu no shots.

"There were even reports of shootings and our forces must defend themselves, protect their lives, otherwise they will be killed," said Netanyahu.

"With regret, in this incident there were people who died. We regret this death. We regret the occurrence of violence," he added.

'No provocation'

Organisers fleet of six ships, the Free Gaza Movement organization, or Movement for the Liberation Gaza hard to deny the Israeli government statement.

We emphasize the importance of a thorough investigation of this incident, as called by the UN secretary general

Oscar Fernandez-Taranco

The pro-Palestinian activists say the soldiers began firing without provocation when they boarded the ships that brought humanitarian aid.

The international community strongly condemned the loss of life a number of activists.

United Nations held an emergency meeting today. The diplomats said the draft proposal of the UN resolution condemned the operation, demanding that the ships were soon released in order and called for an independent international investigation of the incident.

"We stress the importance of a thorough investigation of this incident, as called by the UN secretary general," said UN assistant secretary general Oscar Fernandez-Taranco.

"Israel must also open up access to people who are detained, in accordance with international law."

Fleet was carrying 10 000 tons of aid which departed from Cyprus to Gaza.

Five volunteers who participated in the ship came from Mavi Marmara Indonesian social organization, Mer-C.

Some reports said a total of 12 Indonesian citizens in the fleet of relief.