27.04.2011                      23.Nisan, 5771                      Isru Chag; Tag 8 des Omer

Gaza-Flottille I:

Israel to present its version of ‘Marmara’ incident to UN

UN commission probing flotilla expected to release findings May 15; J'lem sources: New attempt to reach Gaza delayed until after Turkish elections.

Even as Israel is lobbying world leaders to prevent the launch of another flotilla to the Gaza Strip next month, Israel’s delegation to the United Nations is scheduled Wednesday to present Jerusalem’s version of last year’s Mavi Marmara incident to a UN probe still investigating that matter.
The Turkish delegation was to present its case on Tuesday to the committee, headed by former New Zealand prime minister Geoffrey Palmer, and including former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe, as well as Israeli and Turkish representatives Joseph Ciechanover and Ozden Sanberk….