Israel defended itself against accusations it overreacted to a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists it said provoked a battle with Israeli commandos that left nine activists dead and several soldiers severely injured.
Milton Maltz, benefactor of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, speaks at the Jewish Heritage Month event in Cleveland City Hall. He tells a few Jewish stories which he says are really American stories
Accused of using disproportionate force, Israel defends its raid, saying its soldiers were ambushed as they boarded an aid ship in international waters. Activists say any skirmish was self-defense. Israel faced a diplomatic firestorm Monday over its deadly attack against a protest flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
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Israeli naval commandos seize control of aid flotilla bound for Gaza Strip in international waters; dozens of activists were wounded. Gaza Strip – Israel Defense Forces – Palestinian people – Middle East – Israel
Accused of using disproportionate force, Israel defends its raid, saying its soldiers were ambushed as they boarded an aid ship in international waters. Activists say any skirmish was self-defense. Israel faced a global diplomatic firestorm Monday over its deadly raid on a protest flotilla carrying humanitarian aid that was attempting to break through an Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Israel committed murder and violated international law when it intercepted ships carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu told the United Nations Security Council.