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September 30, 2010

UN Human Rights Council Backs Gaza Probe
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The UN Human Rights Council has voted to endorse the findings of a probe
backing the prosecution of Israeli officials for the May 31st attack on
a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters. A three-member panel
of international jurists accused Israeli forces of "willful killing" and
torture in the raid on the Mavi Marmara. Nine activists were killed in
the attack, including a US citizen. The vote to endorse the report was
30 to one, with the US the lone country in opposition. US Ambassador
Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe said the report undermines "the cause of
peace."

Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe: "This incident underscores the need to move
ahead quickly with negotiations that can lead to a comprehensive
Arab-Israeli peace. Direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians
have been resumed, and all parties should help create an environment
conducive to progress in these talks. We should all be working to
advance the cause of peace. The United States was opposed to Resolution
14.1, and we oppose the current resolution’s recommendation that the
General Assembly consider the fact-finding mission report. For these
reasons, we call for a vote and will vote against this resolution."



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