(Full story at RT.com)
Up to 19 people have been killed and more than 30 injured after Israeli military attacked a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, international media report.
The international flotilla is an effort aimed at lifting the blockade posed on Gaza by Israel three years ago. The ships are carrying 10,000 tons of badly-needed humanitarian aid. Earlier, Israel vowed to stop the vessels.
The international community has voiced its concerns over the incident.
The European Union has demanded that Israeli authorities launch a detailed investigation into the incident. Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, called Israel’s policy towards Gaza “unacceptable” and “counterproductive”. She called for an immediate lifting of the blockade.
