Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
ICC launches inquiry into Israeli raid on Gaza flotilla
Source: BBC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched a preliminary inquiry into an Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla which left nine Turkish activists dead.
ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said it would establish whether there were grounds for a full investigation.
The move follows a request from the Comoros islands, in which one of the vessels was registered.
The boats were trying to transport aid supplies to Gaza in May 2010.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22531165