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September 23, 2010

UN Probe Recommends Prosecution of Israel for Attack on Gaza Flotilla
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A high-level UN probe has recommended the prosecution of Israeli
officials for the May 31st attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in
international waters. In a report to the UN Human Rights Council, a
three-member panel of international jurists said there is "clear
evidence to support prosecutions" for "willful killing" and torture
committed during Israel’s raid on the Mavi Marmara. The panel says
Israel’s storming of the ship "betrayed an unacceptable level of
brutality" that "demonstrated levels of totally unnecessary and
incredible violence," violating "international humanitarian and human
rights law." Nine activists were killed in the attack, including a US
citizen. The Human Rights Council is expected to take up the report’s
findings on Monday.



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