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| An injured person is evacuated to Rambam hospital in the northern city of Haifa, Israel, May 31, 2010. Clash happened on Monday morning between an international Gaza aid flotilla and Israeli navy, causing at least 19 casualties, Israeli military confirmed. (Xinhua) |
BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Israel's deadly attack on a Gaza-bound international aid flotilla triggered widespread criticism on Tuesday across the world.
The UN Security Council on Tuesday issued a statement to condemn the Israeli navy's predawn attack on the nine-ship flotilla loaded with supplies including cement, water purification systems and wheelchairs, which killed at least 10 civilians and injured some 30.
"The Council, in this context, condemns those acts which resulted in the loss of at least ten civilians and many wounded, and expresses its condolences to their families," the statement said.
It said the Security Council requested the immediate release of the ships as well as the civilians held by Israel.
"The Council urges Israel to permit full consular access, to allow the countries concerned to retrieve their deceased and wounded immediately, and to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance from the convoy to its destination," it said.
