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Reazioni internazionali
USA "The United States deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries sustained, and is currently working to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy," said White House spokesman William Burton.
TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY We strongly condemn these inhumane practices of Israel. This deplorable incident, which took place in open seas and constitutes a fragrant breach of international law, may lead to irreparable consequences in our bilateral relations.
OFFICE OF BARONESS ASHTON, EU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS High Representative Catherine Ashton expresses her deep regret at the news of loss of life and violence and extends her sympathies to families of the dead and wounded. On behalf of the European Union, she demands a full enquiry about the circumstances in which this happened. She reiterates the European Union's position regarding Gaza - the continued policy of closure is unacceptable and politically counterproductive... She calls for an immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of the crossing for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza.
WILLIAM HAGUE, UK FOREIGN SECRETARY I deplore the loss of life during the interception of the Gaza flotilla. We have consistently advised against attempting to access Gaza in this way, because of the risks involved. But at the same time, there is a clear need for Israel to act with restraint and in line with international obligations. This news underlines the need to lift the restrictions on access to Gaza.
NAVI PILLAY, UN HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS To foster longer-term political reconciliation, I urge the government to ensure that an independent investigation of recent events be conducted and all those found responsible for human rights violation are held to account.
MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD, IRANIAN PRESIDENT The inhuman action of the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people and preventing the humanitarian aid from reaching Gazans does not show this regime's strength, but is a sign of its weakness, and all this brings this sinister and fake regime closer than ever to its end.
FRENCH PRESIDENT NICOLAS SARKOZY: -- "The President of the Republic expresses his profound emotion in the face of the tragic consequences of the Israeli military operation," Sarkozy's office said. "He condemns the disproportionate use of force and addresses his condolences to the families of the victims," it said.
GERMAN GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN ULRICH WILHELM: -- "The German government is shocked by events in the international waters by Gaza..." -- "Every German government supports unconditionally Israel's right to self defence," said Wilhelm, but added that Israeli actions should to correspond to what he described as the "basic principle" of proportionality.
DUTCH FOREIGN MINISTER MAXIME VERHAGEN: -- "I want the Israeli ambassador in The Hague to provide clarification today on this," Verhagen said in a statement. "The Netherlands wants an investigation specifically into how this could have happened."
THE VATICAN: -- "This is a very painful fact, in particularly because of the loss of human lives," said chief Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi. He said the Vatican was against violence "from whatever side it comes".
SPANISH SECRETARY OF STATE [for the European Union] DIEGO LOPEZ GARRIDO: -- Spain unequivocally condemns the Israeli attack on the humanitarian flotilla and it does so as a country and as the acting president of the EU Council. Spain has summoned the Israeli ambassador to ask him for explanations of the attack.
NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER JENS STOLTENBERG: -- "This underlines that the blockade of Gaza should be ended as soon as possible," Stoltenberg told reporters. "This type of military action is unacceptable. The shootings must be investigated and documented. It is clear that this is a use of force against civilians."
ITALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER FRANCO FRATTINI: -- "I deplore in the strongest terms the killing of civilians. This is certainly a grave act".
GREEK DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER DIMITRIS DROUTSAS: -- "There is no excuse. The level of violence cannot be excused ... we condemn it and this is exactly the message I conveyed this morning to the Israeli ambassador. --"Israel must provide us with all the information demanded and (guarantee) the safety of the Greek citizens.
Egypt's Foreign Ministry said the violence underlines how Gaza "remains under total Israeli occupation," and it called "for the immediate lifting of the Israeli siege on Gaza."
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