Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 25

21-Jun-2010

Political Comment (21 June 2010)

Israel has set up its own body to investigate the 31 May assault on ships taking aid to Gaza. The Red Cross has openly accused the Israelis of violating the Geneva convention with the siege of Gaza. Russia is unhappy with further sanctions imposed on Iran by the US and EU.

Israeli Commission To Investigate Gaza Flotilla Assault

Israel has acknowledged international pressure for an investigation into its 31 May...