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Update: Gaza Flotilla Consulate General of Israel   May 31, 2010 QUICK LINKS Register for this newsletter SFIsrael on Facebook SFIsrael on Twitter Our Mission Early yesterday morning, Israel Navy soldiers boarded six flotilla vessels headed for Gaza in contravention of a military closure under international law. After non-compliance, Navy soldiers boarded the ships with non-lethal weapons and were met on one of the vessels with life threatening attacks from activists using live fire ammunition, firebombs, knives and metal rods. At this point, the soldiers used force sufficient to defend their lives. Israel regrets the fatalities among the flotilla participants, and is treating the wounded in Israeli hospitals. Click here to read the full Official Israeli Statement Here are some videos and news items from the Israeli and international press, covering the Gaza flotilla deaths: Videos Israeli Navy Warns Flotilla Youtube Activists on Board Chant Intifada Songs and Praise Martyrdom Memri Activists Attacking Soldiers Youtube Violence Against Soldiers Youtube Footage from the Boat Youtube Israeli Commandos Board Gaza-bound Flotilla AP report, Washington Post News Updates Netanyahu: I regret Flotilla Deaths Haaretz PM cancels meeting with President Obama, promises to keep him updated on developments in aftermath of incident. Said Israel had the right for self-defense. Obama Urges Netanyahu to Get Facts on Ship Raid Yahoo News The White House published a cautious response. Obama "expressed the importance of learning all the facts and circumstances around this morning's tragic events as soon as possible." Soldier: 'It Felt Like a Lynch' Jerusalem Post According to the IDF, the international activists "prepared a lynch" for the soldiers who boarded the ships at about 2 a.m. Israel Provides Medical Aid to Injured Activists Haaretz The six-ship Gaza flotilla was towed to Ashdod port. 32 activists were arrested upon arrival. The Consulate General of Israel serves the Pacific Northwest Region: Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Our departments work hand-in-hand to serve you in the most effective way, striving to provide the best of Israel to your community.   Sincerely, Consulate General of Israel, San Francisco http://www.israeliconsulate.org/AboutUs/ You are invited to: friend us on Facebook SFIsrael Fan Page follow us on Twitter @SFIsrael