Robert Gibbs saying Obama and the U.S. support a U.N. statement which “condemns” acts that led to the loss of life on a Pro-Palestinian ship trying to run an Israeli blockade.
The White House is telling reporters like Jake Tapper of ABC News that the U.S. worked hard to keep the U.N. Statement from being much harsher against Israel, which is why the U.S. supported the more generic watered down statement.
Here is the text of the U.N. Security Council Statement:
The Security Council deeply regrets the loss of life and injuries resulting from the use of force during the Israeli military operation in international waters against the convoy sailing to Gaza. The Council, in this context, condemns those acts which resulted in the loss of at least ten civilians and many wounded, and expresses its condolences to their families.
The Security Council requests the immediate release of the ships as well as the civilians held by Israel. The Council urges Israel to permit full consular access, to allow the countries concerned to retrieve their deceased and wounded immediately, and to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance from the convoy to its destination.
The Security Council takes note of the statement of the UN Secretary-General on the need to have a full investigation into the matter and it calls for a prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation conforming to international standards.
The Security Council stresses that the situation in Gaza is not sustainable. The Council re-emphasizes the importance of the full implementation of Resolutions 1850 and 1860. In that context, it reiterates its grave concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and stresses the need for sustained and regular flow of goods and people to Gaza as well as unimpeded provision and distribution of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza.
The Security Council underscores that the only viable solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an agreement negotiated between the parties and re-emphasizes that only a two-State solution, with an independent and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with Israel and its other neighbours, could bring peace to the region.
The Security Council expresses support for the proximity talks and voices concern that this incident took place while the proximity talks are underway and urges the parties to act with restraint, avoiding any unilateral and provocative actions, and all international partners to promote an atmosphere of cooperation between the parties and throughout the region.
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Wild Thing’s comment……..
Obama is actively working to fulfill muslim objectives! He is the most obscene stain on this countries history.
I keep thinking my anger cannot get any stronger, then it goes to yet another level I have never experienced in my life. I have total comtempt for Obama and he feeds it daily with his actions, agenda and words.
The UN NEVER has condemned the violence the Israelis deal with on a daily basis!
The UN NEVER condemned Osama or Saddam!
We the citizens should declare the U.N. a terrorist org. and remove it from our soil. And Obama with it.
If obama supports Israel why would he support even a watered down version of the stupid resolution from the Useless Nations. This whole thing was choreographed in washington DC.
Obama’s not only a liar but he’s not very good at it.
And Hillary, is useless too. The point is coming where Netanyahu is not going to be pushed any farther. And I guess Egypt is helping Israel. So this thing is far from over.
Defend Israel!!!
Don´t Let Israel Stand Alone!!!
Mark, I agree, he is a liar and he is horrible at it. It seems he lives in some mental state that he truly belives it does not matter if he is caught in a lie, he can get away with anything so far…but little by little even the media has less patience with him.
Anon, I agree this is so important.