UN must become active

The attack on the flotilla carrying aid for the Gaza Strip must prompt the international community to crank up pressure on Israel, the daily De Standaard writes: "For more than three years a population is being collectively castigated for a power struggle among Palestinian factions. This is a violation of international humanitarian law. Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas but not to condemn the 1.5 million people living on the Gaza Strip to poverty. ... It's too easy to simply voice outrage. Israel must collectively be put under pressure to end its blockade of humanitarian aid and commercial goods destined for the Gaza Strip. And the UN Security Council must launch an independent enquiry. ... No one will be surprised if the enquiry shows that the Israeli army acted prematurely and used excessive violence. And this time there must be consequences."

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