
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said, "The Security Council deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries resulting from the use of force during the Israeli military operation in international waters against the convoy sailing to Gaza. The Council in this context condemns those acts, which resulted in the loss of at least 10 civilians and many wounded, and expresses its condolences to their families." The UN is calling for an investigation.
Now I ask you to take a look at this footage. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers were armed with paint ball guns. Israel had already contacted the vessels to arrange for them to be docked, searched and offloaded. Leadership aboard declined.