Second Gaza flotilla seeks EU political cover

The organisers of a second flotilla aiming to break Israel's siege on Gaza are seeking EU diplomatic protection after Israeli commandos killed nine people and injured 52 during their first trip in 2010. This comes after EUObserver discussed with Claude Leostic from Association France Palestine Solidarite (AFPS).

Leostic said, on 4 April 2011, that the group will send in the next days (5 – 10 April 2011) letters to top EU officials Herman Van Rompuy and Catherine Ashton urging them to threaten Israel with economic sanctions if there is a repeat of 2010's violence.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Kerry urges Turkey to restore ties with Israel http://www.europeansources.info/record/kerry-urges-turkey-to-restore-ties-with-israel/

ESO: Background information: EU and Israel at odds on how to lift Gaza siege http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-and-israel-at-odds-on-how-to-lift-gaza-siege/

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