Israel Sets up Gaza Flotilla Probe

Israel had announced the details its probe of the Gaza flotilla incident:

Israel has announced an internal inquiry into its deadly raid last month on a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships.

Israel earlier rejected a UN proposal for an international probe, but has now agreed to include two foreign observers in its own inquiry.

The "independent public commission" proposal would be voted on by the cabinet, said a government statement.

Nine Turkish activists were killed when Israeli commandos stormed the ships in international waters on 31 May.

Reacting to the Israeli announcement, Washington described it as "an important step forward".

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