NOTE The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3896684,00.html
IDF chief: No connection between Gaza sail and peace efforts
Published: 05.31.10, 13:20 / Israel News
IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi said at a press conference following the deadly takeover of a Gaza aid flotilla: “There is no connection between what occurred on the ship and peace efforts and humanitarian aid. Our forces were met with extreme violence from cold weapons, and in once instance, from firearms that were snatched from our fighters.”
He added, “The soldiers acted appropriately. Some of them were injured from gunshots and others from stabbings and blows.” He said. (Ynet)
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3896714,00.html
“FM: All attempts to reach prior understanding were rejected”
Published: 05.31.10, 14:05 / Israel News
SNIPPET: “Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman held a round of talks with his counterparts in different countries and told them the Gaza convoy ships were not carrying “freedom fighters, but terror supporters that opened fire on IDF soldiers as soon as they boarded the ships.””