World condemnation of Israel’s violation of international law

May 31, 2010 ⋅ 7:56 pm ⋅ Post a comment

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s deadly military attack on an aid convoy Monday, expressing “regret”. Most countries immediately condemned the attack.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

“Regrettably, in this exchange, at least 10 people died. We regret this loss of life.”

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman:

“Attacking a ship carrying humanitarian aid and food to besieged people is a crime against humanity.”

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri:

“The attack on the flotilla is a dangerous and crazy move that would inflame the region. Lebanon strongly condemns this attack and urges the international community, in particular major powers that are supposed to be entrusted with working on the peace process, to stop this violation of human rights.”

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper:

“Canada deeply regrets the loss of life and the injuries suffered. We are currently looking for more information in order to shed light on what exactly happened.”

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon:

“It is vital that there is a full investigation to determine exactly how this bloodshed took place. I believe Israel must urgently provide a full explanation.”

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay:

“We need to establish exactly what happened. However, nothing can justify the appalling outcome of this operation, which reportedly took place in international waters. I unequivocally condemn what appears to be disproportionate use of force, resulting in the killing and wounding of so many people attempting to bring much-needed aid to the people of Gaza, who have now been enduring a blockade for more than three years.”

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas:

“What Israel has committed on board the Freedom Flotilla was a massacre.”

White House spokesman Bill Burton:

“[The U.S.] deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries sustained and is currently working to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.”

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner:

“I am profoundly shocked by the tragic consequences of the Israeli military operation against the Peace Flotilla for Gaza.”

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad:

“All these acts indicate the end of the heinous and fake regime and will bring it closer to the end of its existence.”

Turkish Foreign Ministry:

“Israel will have to endure the consequences of this behavior.”

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc:

“This attack is another sign of the reckless levels that the Israeli government’s violent policies have reached.”

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa:

“Israel’s attack indicates Israel is not ready for peace. Israel attacked the liberty fleet because it feels it is above the law. There is no benefit in dealing with Israel in this manner and we must re-assess our dealing with Israel.”

Vancouver Sun

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Tarie Al Fanarie

Turkey is only condeming to save its face. After all Israel acted over there with its approval to protect these waters. Turkey is only doing what it benefits itself and they really do not care about who got killed and arabs in general. Its playing sides so it gets benefits from both sides. Turkey condemns israel when it see fits. If it hates israel that much it should have stopped all relations with Israel after the invasion of Gaza. Do not be fooled by Turkey and its big talk. Turkey used the west and the east. They don’t give a damn about anybody.
Tarie Al Fanarie

Turkey is only condeming to save its face. After all Israel acted over there with its approval to protect these waters. Turkey is only doing what it benefits itself and they really do not care about who got killed and arabs in general. Its playing sides so it gets benefits from both sides. Turkey condemns israel when it see fits. If it hates israel that much it should have stopped all relations with Israel after the invasion of Gaza. Do not be fooled by Turkey and its big talk. Turkey used the west and the east. They don’t give a damn about anybody.
rafik

Turkey is right in condemning Israeli atrocities against the Arabs but how come till now they deny WWI atrocities against 1500000 of innocent Armenians.To me the Turks do not have credibility why double standard.Denials do not give you credibilty what so ever!
rafik

Turkey is right in condemning Israeli atrocities against the Arabs but how come till now they deny WWI atrocities against 1500000 of innocent Armenians.To me the Turks do not have credibility why double standard.Denials do not give you credibilty what so ever!
Constantin

They deny the WWI atrocities against the Armenians because if they recognize them and take responsibility, they will have to compensate for this genocide the Armenians, for the killings and for their lands and properties that they stole, i.e. billions of dollars are at stake, like what the Germans did with the Jews. For this they will never recognize this genocide. Although, this year in Istanbul, for the 1st time ever,
on April 24 (Remembrance day of the Armenian Genocide) 3 separate gatherings of educated Turks took place to condemn this genocide.
Constantin

They deny the WWI atrocities against the Armenians because if they recognize them and take responsibility, they will have to compensate for this genocide the Armenians, for the killings and for their lands and properties that they stole, i.e. billions of dollars are at stake, like what the Germans did with the Jews. For this they will never recognize this genocide. Although, this year in Istanbul, for the 1st time ever,
on April 24 (Remembrance day of the Armenian Genocide) 3 separate gatherings of educated Turks took place to condemn this genocide.
fauzia

We always hear condemnations after Israel s inhuman attacks!Israel has been committing atrocities for years!It has been defying and violating international law for years!The best thing the Palestinians should do is unite as one group and talk to the world as one voice so that they can be heard!How long will they continue to be disunited?How long will the different countries continue to use them for their interests?How long? Haven t they learned from the past?So the best weapon the Palestinians can fight Israel with is unity !They must unite,fight and speak as one ,for their rights!!!!!
fauzia

We always hear condemnations after Israel s inhuman attacks!Israel has been committing atrocities for years!It has been defying and violating international law for years!The best thing the Palestinians should do is unite as one group and talk to the world as one voice so that they can be heard!How long will they continue to be disunited?How long will the different countries continue to use them for their interests?How long? Haven t they learned from the past?So the best weapon the Palestinians can fight Israel with is unity !They must unite,fight and speak as one ,for their rights!!!!!
John

You are one of the biggest Israeli apologists on this site.

Even the day when decent Israelis feel shame. You come here protecting criminal acts and massacres.

I seriously doubt that you’re from Lebanon.

Rather a traitor.
John

You are one of the biggest Israeli apologists on this site.

Even the day when decent Israelis feel shame. You come here protecting criminal acts and massacres.

I seriously doubt that you’re from Lebanon.

Rather a traitor.
John

The Young Turk movement’s leaders were all Jews. Research it.
John

The Young Turk movement’s leaders were all Jews. Research it.
Tony A

very well said fauzia. in regards to the article, the idiots’ responses i didn’t like were the following: Netanthratoo i never hear what you say. my ears have gone to your sound bytes that you utter.

stephen harper, you’re a piece of shyt and a US a55 kisser selling canada piece by piece to the highest bidder. you have ky jelly so far up your butt that when i look at yout demonic dace, i pray that god puts you on a slow burning fire cos you smell like the walking dead anyway.

ban ki moon. who cares about the investigation stupid? people died. is that not enough?

Abbas you disappointing leader. when yasser arafat was in power, all factions were unitied ya ja7sh. go kiss hamas on the cheeks and take off your ugly suit, live in the buildings that arafat did and wear his commando outfit you fat monkey. hope you’re sleeping well at night. arafat changed locations 3 4 times a night you smegma breath.

biil burton. shut up and wipe the seamen from your mouth.

ahmadilkhabbaz. your statement is stupid at a time like this. israel will not be wiped out, their regime ain’t going anywhere and your statement should have been sympathetic and firm that the international community lay sanctions on israel.

best statement from all the above??

Navi Pillay cos who cares what happened and the posters who posted before me, stick to the article. you guys have attention deficit disorder. the killing of these people is in the NOW and you guys have to bring something from world war 1. that’s not what this article is about.

turkey obviously cares about what happened to these people and you know what?? the present prime minister was probably a child when that shyt happened with the armenians so he had nothing to do with it as he’s dealing with things from the present – his present every single day.

absolutely horrendous and israel needs some major sanctions. hopefully this will make it easy for universities, councils, and organisations to ush for more divestments from companies dealing with israel.
Tony A

very well said fauzia. in regards to the article, the idiots’ responses i didn’t like were the following: Netanthratoo i never hear what you say. my ears have gone to your sound bytes that you utter.

stephen harper, you’re a piece of shyt and a US a55 kisser selling canada piece by piece to the highest bidder. you have ky jelly so far up your butt that when i look at yout demonic dace, i pray that god puts you on a slow burning fire cos you smell like the walking dead anyway.

ban ki moon. who cares about the investigation stupid? people died. is that not enough?

Abbas you disappointing leader. when yasser arafat was in power, all factions were unitied ya ja7sh. go kiss hamas on the cheeks and take off your ugly suit, live in the buildings that arafat did and wear his commando outfit you fat monkey. hope you’re sleeping well at night. arafat changed locations 3 4 times a night you smegma breath.

biil burton. shut up and wipe the seamen from your mouth.

ahmadilkhabbaz. your statement is stupid at a time like this. israel will not be wiped out, their regime ain’t going anywhere and your statement should have been sympathetic and firm that the international community lay sanctions on israel.

best statement from all the above??

Navi Pillay cos who cares what happened and the posters who posted before me, stick to the article. you guys have attention deficit disorder. the killing of these people is in the NOW and you guys have to bring something from world war 1. that’s not what this article is about.

turkey obviously cares about what happened to these people and you know what?? the present prime minister was probably a child when that shyt happened with the armenians so he had nothing to do with it as he’s dealing with things from the present – his present every single day.

absolutely horrendous and israel needs some major sanctions. hopefully this will make it easy for universities, councils, and organisations to ush for more divestments from companies dealing with israel.
Tony A

the above was supposed to say “my ears have gone deaf to the sound bytes……..”
Tony A

the above was supposed to say “my ears have gone deaf to the sound bytes……..”
http://n/a petethommes

israel does not want peace on their plantation. they talk about it but its all bullshit. how they can shun international law by saying it doesnt apply to them is beyond me. wake up united states. we never had a problem with the arabs till israel. i figure the next step is to attack iran when we win we will deed it over to israel. sound farfetched? dont kid yourself

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