Murdering peace activists in international waters May 31, 2010

A screengrab released by the Turkish aid group IHH shows Israeli soldiers storming the flotilla. Photograph: AP

Israeli occupation forces' (IOF) attack on the ships of the Freedom Flotilla heading to Gaza killed 16 individuals on board and wounded at least 60 others,

Soldiers move wounded people from ships trying to reach Gaza, that were stormed by Israeli forces. Photograph: Roni Schutzer/EPA

One of the Free Gaza Movement vessels. Photograph: Handout/EPA

An Israeli army military vessel (L) escorts one of the boats in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla

An activist is evacuated to a hospital near Tel Aviv

A Turkish man waves a Palestinian flag during an anti-Israeli protest in front of the Israeli ambassador's residence in Ankara. Shock and outrage swept the globe after Israeli commandos stormed a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza, as the Jewish state's foes and allies closed ranks in condemning the deadly raid. (AFP/Adem Altan)

Turks protest against Israel in front of the Israeli ambassador's residence in Ankara, May 31. Turkey recalled its envoy from Tel Aviv Monday and urged an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after a deadly Israeli raid on aid ships, including Turkish vessels, bound for Gaza. (AFP/Adem Altan)

An Egyptian protester shouts anti-Israeli slogans and waves a Palestinian flag in a tree top in front of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo May 31, 2010. The demonstrators were protesting against Israel's interception of a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships. Israeli commandos stormed a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships on Monday and more than 10 of the mostly international activists aboard were killed, provoking a diplomatic crisis and Palestinian charges of a "massacre". REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak (C) and army chief Lieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi (L) hold a news conference in Tel Aviv May 31, 2010. Israelimarines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis.

Israeli medics rush an injured man for treatment at the Rambam hospital in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, Monday, May 31, 2010. Israeli commandoson Monday stormed six ships carrying hundreds of activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens after encountering unexpected resistance as the forces boarded the vessels. (AP Photo/Alex Rozkovsky)

A Palestinian swims while holding a Palestinian flag during a protest against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound ships at Gaza's seaport in Gaza City,Monday, May 31, 2010. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships in Mediterranean international waters, carrying aid and activists towards the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in the predawn raid. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Palestinians hold a poster with an image of the head of the Islamic Movement in northern Israel Sheikh Raed Salah as they ride a boat during a protestat Gaza's seaport May 31, 2010, against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound ships. Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis. The killing of the activists could also inflame a restive Arab minority in northern Israel that is closely watching reports that one of its clerics, Salah, was among the casualties. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Palestinians ride a boat as they hold a poster with an image of the head of the Islamic Movement in northern Israel Sheikh Raed Salah during a protestat Gaza's seaport May 31, 2010, against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound ships. Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis. The killing of the activists could also inflame a restive Arab minority in northern Israel that is closely watching reports that one of its clerics, Salah, was among the casualties. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

An Egyptian protester shouts anti-Israeli slogans in front of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo May 31, 2010. The demonstrators were protesting againstIsrael's interception of a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships. Israeli commandos stormed a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships on Monday and more than 10 of the mostly international activists aboard were killed, provoking a diplomatic crisis and Palestinian charges of a "massacre". REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Palestinian Hamas supporters wave green Islamic flags and photos of Sheik Raed Salah, the leader of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel,during a protest against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound ships at Gaza's seaport in Gaza City, Monday, May 31, 2010. Israeli Arab groups say Salah was wounded after Israeli commandos on Monday stormed six ships carrying hundreds of activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 activists and wounding dozens of others after encountering unexpected resistance while boarding the vessels. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)

Police stand next to protesters during an anti-Israeli protest in front of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in Cairo May 31, 2010. The demonstrators wereprotesting against Israel's interception of a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships. Israeli commandos stormed a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships on Monday and more than 10 of the mostly international activists aboard were killed, provoking a diplomatic crisis and Palestinian charges of a "massacre". The words on the banner reads " Get out, Israel's ambassador". REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

An Israeli naval boat, right, escorts a ship from the Gaza-bound flotilla with Israeli troops on board into the port of Ashdod, Israel, Monday, May 31,2010. Israeli naval commandos on Monday stormed a flotilla of ships carrying aid and hundreds of activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 passengers in a dramatic predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit

A woman shouts anti-Israeli slogans as she carries a picture of cleric Raed Salah, leader of a branch of Israel's Islamic Movement, who media reports saidhe was wounded in the raid after Israeli commandos stormed six ships carrying hundreds of activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, during a protest in front of the U.N. house in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 31, 2010. About 500 Lebanese, Palestinians and Turkish activists protested in front of the U.N. house at the city center setting several Israeli flags on fire and stepping on some of them with their feet. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Palestinian women carry a banner along with pictures of cleric Raed Salah, leader of a branch of Israel's Islamic Movement, who media reports said waswounded in the raid after Israeli commandos stormed six ships carrying hundreds of activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, during a protest in front of the U.N. house in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 31, 2010. About 500 Lebanese, Palestinians and Turkish activists protested in front of the U.N. house at the city center setting several Israeli flags on fire and stepping on some of them with their feet. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Protesters walk past a sign as Israeli police ride aboard a boat near the entrance to the port of Ashdod May 31, 2010, after a demonstration against Israel'sinterception of Gaza-bound ships. Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Egyptian activists chant anti-Israeli slogans demanding the closure of the Israeli embassy and the expulsion of the ambassador, as riot police stand atright, during a protest in front of the foreign ministry in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, May 31, 2010. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships in Mediterranean international waters, carrying aid and activists towards the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in the predawn raid. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Protesters shout anti-Israeli slogans as they carry banners and Palestinian flags during a rally in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Monday, May31, 2010, after Israeli commandos stormed six ships carrying hundreds of activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

An Israeli naval vessel approaches the port of Ashdod May 31, 2010. Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

An activist holds an Egyptian flag and a picture of late Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser while chanting anti-Israeli slogans demanding the closureof the Israeli embassy and the expulsion of the ambassador during a protest in front of the foreign ministry in Cairo, Egypt Monday, May 31, 2010. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships carrying aid and hundreds of activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in a predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser

Lebanese leftists and Palestinians carry a giant Turkish flag during a protest against Israel's interception of aid ships sailing to the Gaza stripin front of the United Nations headquarters in Beirut, May 31, 2010. REUTERS/Sharif karim

Riot police stand in front of the damaged entrance to a building near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Monday, May 31, 2010. About 10,000 people gatheredin the Turkish capital to protest Israel's military assault on a convoy of six humanitarian aid ships traveling to Gaza. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships in Mediterranean international waters, carrying aid and activists towards the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in the predawn raid. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta)

A policeman stands in front of the destroyed entrance of a building near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Monday, May 31, 2010. About 10,000 people gatheredin the Turkish capital to protest Israel's military assault on a convoy of six humanitarian aid ships traveling to Gaza. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships in Mediterranean international waters, carrying aid and activists towards the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in the predawn raid. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta)

Palestinians take part in a protest in the West Bank city of Ramallah against Israel's interception of a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships May 31, 2010.Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza on Monday and 10 activists were killed, triggering a profound diplomatic crisis. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

An Egyptian woman holds a scarf with an Arabic inscription 'Jerusalem, we are coming' while chanting anti-Israeli slogans demanding the closure of theIsraeli embassy and the expulsion of the ambassador at a protest in front of the foreign ministry in Cairo, Egypt Monday, May 31, 2010. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships carrying aid and hundreds of activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in a predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Turks protest against Israel in front of the Israeli ambassador's residence in Ankara on May 31. Israeli navy commandos stormed a Gaza-bound aid flotillain international waters on Monday, killing up to 19 activists in a pre-dawn raid that sparked global outrage. (AFP/Adem Altan

An Israeli army military vessel (L) escorts one of the boats in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla with Israeli troops on board in the southern Israeli navy portof Ashdod on May 31. Israeli navy commandos stormed a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters on Monday, killing up to 19 activists in a pre-dawn raid that sparked global outrage. (AFP/Jack Guez)

An Israeli army military vessel enters the southern navy port of Ashdod. Israeli navy commandos stormed a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waterson Monday, killing up to 19 activists in a pre-dawn raid that sparked global outrage. (AFP/Jack Guez)

VIDEO - Up to 19 passengers died Monday when Israeli forces stormed a boat carrying activists bound for Gaza, the Israeli army said, sparkingfury from Turkey and Palestinian leaders. Duration: 00: 43(AFP/DHA)

An activist is evacuated to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem, May 31, after Israeli navy commandos stormed a Gaza-bound aid flotillain international waters on Monday, killing up to 19 activists in a pre-dawn raid that sparked global outrage. (AFP/Ahmad Gharabli)

Protesters hold a Palestinian flag during a rally from the Israeli Consulate to Taksim square in Istanbul, Monday, May 31, 2010. About 10,000 people gatheredin the Turkish capital to protest Israel's military assault on a convoy of six humanitarian aid ships traveling to Gaza. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships in Mediterranean international waters, carrying aid and activists towards the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in the predawn raid. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta)

A woman carries a banner showing cleric Raed Salah, leader of a branch of Israel's Islamic Movement and an inscription in Arabic:'their hatred will notdeprive Al-Aqsa Mosque from you,' during a rally in front of the United Nations offices, in Damascus, Syria, Monday, May 31, 2010, after Israeli commandos stormed six ships carrying hundreds of activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip. (AP Photo/Bassem Tellawi)

Protesters hold a banner that reads ''We support the fleet of freedom'' during a rally from the Israeli Consulate to Taksim square in Istanbul, Monday,May 31, 2010. About 10,000 people gathered in the Turkish capital to protest Israel's military assault on a convoy of six humanitarian aid ships traveling to Gaza. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships in Mediterranean international waters, carrying aid and activists towards the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in the predawn raid. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta)

An Israeli naval ship sails into the port of Ashdod, Israel, Monday, May 31, 2010. Israeli naval commandos on Monday stormed a flotilla of ships carryingaid and hundreds of activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 passengers in a dramatic predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Protesters demonstrate in front of the residence of Israeli Ambassador to Turkey Gabby Levy in Ankara May 31, 2010. Turkey told Israel that it would "sufferthe consequences" after at least 10 activists were killed when Israeli commandos boarded a convoy of aid ships heading to Gaza. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

This May 22, 2010 photograph provided by the Cyprus-based Free Gaza Movement shows one of the human rights group's ships, the Mavi Marmara, as it setssail from Turkey carrying aid and hundreds of activists to the blockaded Gaza Strip. Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships on Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in a predawn raid that set off worldwide condemnation and a diplomatic crisis. (AP Photo/Free Gaza Movement)

Palestinian Hamas naval policemen patrol off the coast of Gaza City in preparation for the arrival of the "Freedom Flotilla". Hundreds of pro-Palestinianactivists at sea in the eastern Mediterranean were poised late Saturday to launch a bid to break the blockade of Gaza at the risk of a confrontation with the Israeli navy. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

Palestinian Hamas policemen patrol off the coast of Gaza City in preparation for the arrival of the "Freedom Flotilla". Hundreds of pro-Palestinianactivists at sea in the eastern Mediterranean were poised late Saturday to launch a bid to break the blockade of Gaza at the risk of a confrontation with the Israeli navy. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

One of the Turkish ships taking part in the "Freedom Flotilla". Hundreds of activists at sea in the eastern Mediterranean werepoised late Saturday to launch a bid to break the blockade of Gaza at the risk of a confrontation with the Israeli navy. (AFP/Free Gaza Movement/File

One of the Turkish ships taking part in the "Freedom Flotilla". Hundreds of activists at sea in the eastern Mediterranean are determined to breakIsrael's Gaza blockade after their boats were "tampered with," an organiser of the aid operation has said. (AFP/Free Gaza Movement/Ho/File)

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh delivers a speech during the opening of the Gaza Seaport in preparation for the arrival of the Freedom Flotilla May29, 2010. The flotilla, organised by An activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem Photo Tools

Palestinian boys look at Hamas naval police as they prepare to receive a flotilla of activists at the Gaza Seaport May 28, 2010. The flotilla,organised by An activist group, consists of eight ships and carries 10,000 tonnes of medical equipment, housing material and other supplies. Israel has criticised the activists for what it says is a propaganda stunt, while Turkey urged Israeli authorities to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Palestinian members of the Hamas naval police and civilian defense officers ride a boat at Gaza port during a display of their preparations ahead of theexpected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of activists trying to sail into the Gaza Strip, in Gaza city, Friday, May 28, 2010. Israel's foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman says the country is prepared to stop a flotilla of the activists from reaching the Gaza Strip 'at any cost'. Greta Berlin, one of the organizers of the effort, said a total of seven ships carrying hundreds of volunteers are now on their way to Gaza. They are expected to reach the Israeli coast on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Palestinian sympathizers demonstrate on a boat on the river Seine in Paris, denouncing the Gaza Strip embargo. An aid flotilla due to sail for Gaza indefiance of an Israeli embargo will be delayed by a day until Saturday, organisers said. (AFP/Joel Saget)

In this image taken from the Free Gaza Movement website, one of the Turkish ships taking part in the "Freedom Flotilla" is seen heading for theshores off the Palestinian Gaza Strip. An aid flotilla due to sail for Gaza in defiance of an Israeli embargo will be delayed by a day until Saturday, organisers said. (AFP/Free Gaza Movement)

activists demonstrate a day before the expected arrival of a flotilla of hundreds of activists carrying 10,000 tons ofsupplies into the Gaza Strip, in Paris, Friday May 28, 2010. Israeli Military authorities said they will not allow the boats to reach Gaza shores but the cargo they carry would undergo a security check, and then be transferred to U.N. agencies for distribution in Gaza. Banner reads:'No to the Gaza embargo'. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Hamas divers take part in a drill in preparation for the arrival of an aid flotilla at the port in Gaza City. UN officials called for restraint as pro-Palestinianactivists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/Mahmud Hams

Israeli officers stand outside a tent set up in preparation for the arrival of peace activists aboard an aid flotilla. UN officials called for restraintas activists behind the aid flotilla vowed to break the blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, while Israel again warned it would intercept the ships. (AFP/David Buimovitch)

Demonstrators holding Palestinian flags gather in front of the Israeli consulate during a protest against Israel, in Istanbul May 31, 2010. Activists sailing an aid convoy to Gaza said ten people were killed and about 30 wounded on Monday when Israeli forces boarded a Turkish ship that was part of the flotilla which Israel had vowed to stop. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

A demonstrator waits in front of the Israeli consulate during a protest against Israel in Istanbul May 31, 2010. Activists sailing an aid convoy to Gazasaid ten people were killed and about 30 wounded on Monday when Israeli forces boarded a Turkish ship that was part of the flotilla which Israel had vowed to stop. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Demonstrators wait in front of the Israeli consulate during a protest against Israel in Istanbul May 31, 2010. Activists sailing an aid convoy to Gazasaid ten people were killed and about 30 wounded on Monday when Israeli forces boarded a Turkish ship that was part of the flotilla which Israel had vowed to stop. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Palestinians waving national flags wait aboard fishing boats at the port of Gaza City to greet the so-called "Freedom Flotilla." In Gaza, anti-siegeactivists on Sunday called on the international community to ensure the protection of the "Freedom Flotilla" which had been aiming to arrive on Saturday but was repeatedly delayed. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

A Palestinian boy flashes the V-sign for victory as hundreds of Palestinians waited aboard fishing boats at the port of Gaza City to greet the so-called"Freedom Flotilla." A flotilla of ships carrying activists and aid for the blockaded Gaza Strip on Sunday finally steamed south from Cyprus, heading for a fleet of Israeli naval vessels determined to stop them. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)