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Jews Against Zionism Condemn the Siege and Flotilla Attack
The International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN) "strongly condemn(ed) Israel's barbarous early-morning raid, carried out in international waters, on a maritime humanitarian convoy, during which Israeli soldiers attacked with live ammunition peaceful civilians on board, murdering at least fifteen according to the Israeli army, perhaps many more, and wounding scores."
IJAN "call(ed) on all governments to end Israel's impunity, enforce international law and hold Israel accountable for its recurrent violations," and also asked Jews and civil society everywhere to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, and demand the Gaza siege be lifted.
UNWRA Condemnation
On June 7 UNWRA head, Filippo Grandi, appealed for more ships to come, saying he hoped the Flotilla "tragedy will be a turning point," in calling the Gaza siege "absurd, tragic and totally unacceptable," adding:
"It is terrible to say this but I hope that the tragedy could be a turning point, a watershed in terms of the blockade. I hope that world leaders, those who make decisions, open their eyes to the suffering of the Palestinians. (The) crisis is much bigger that just humanitarian. This is a crisis that encompasses every aspect of life: access to services, water and sanitation, poverty, the economy. (It affects) Gazans' physical and mental health, and impoverishing the population in what is also known as the world's largest outdoor prison."
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) Calls for All Nations to Support the Rule of Law and Accountability
During the May 31 - June 11 first Review Conference of the Rome Statute (attended by all State Parties to the International Criminal Court - ICC), PCHR asked all participants "to uphold victims' rights and seek accountability for international crimes," saying those most serious must not go unpunished.
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