Deputy Speaker, yesterday's predawn assault by Israeli forces on the freedom flotilla in international waters off the coast of Gaza resulted in the death of 10 civilians and the injury of many others.
This unfortunate attack has strained relationships with Turkey, a country that has long supported the right of Israel to exist. Now Turkey's foreign Minister, Ahmed Davutoglu, has told the United Nations delegates that Israel has lost all legitimacy.
The UN Security Council president has condemned these acts by Israeli forces, which resulted in loss of life and injury to civilians.