Clinton calls for 'impartial, credible' probe of ship raid; calls Gaza situation 'unacceptable'

Posted By P.J. Aroon Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 2:46 PM Share

In her remarks on the Israeli raid of a Gaza-bound ship, Secretary Clinton said yesterday:

The United States supports the Security Council's condemnation of the acts leading to this tragedy.…

We support in the strongest terms the Security Council's call for a prompt, impartial, credible, and transparent investigation. We support an Israeli investigation that meets those criteria. We are open to different ways of assuring a credible investigation, including international participation.

and:

The situation in Gaza is unsustainable and unacceptable. Israel's legitimate security needs must be met, just as the Palestinians' legitimate needs for sustained humanitarian assistance and regular access for reconstruction materials must also be assured.

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