Ankara files a note of protest
Israeli commandos on Monday stormed six ships carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian 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.
The six-ship flotilla, carrying 10,000 tonnes of aid and 600 passengers, left the coast of Cyprus on Sunday and had been due to arrive in Gaza on Monday.
Israel says its soldiers boarded the lead ship in the early hours but were attacked with axes, knives, bars and at least two guns.
Most of the people on board the boats were Turkish.
Turkish Foreign Ministry today condemned the Israeli raid and said it "targeting innocent civilians".
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has called for Israel to extradite 30 wounded Turkish citizens who have suffered as a result of Israeli military attacks on international humanitarian navy fleet. Ankara has called for the Israeli government to make careful explanations of the incident.
"With its steps Israel has proved its indifference and ignorance to human beings and peaceful initiatives. We condemn the incident viewing it as a rough violation of human rights which spoils the relations between the two countries," reads a Ministry statement.
In Turkey, hundreds of protesters are demonstrating outside the Israeli Consulate in the Istanbul, while Israeli ambassadors have been summoned to the Turkish, Greek and Spanish foreign ministries to explain what happened.
Turkey has recalled its Ambassador to Israel, CNN Turk reported.
