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News story FOREIGN SECRETARY STATEMENT ON THE INTERCEPTION OF THE SHIP, THE RACHEL CORRIE I am glad that the interception of the Rachel Corrie has been resolved peacefully This was published
under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government As I set out in the House of Commons last week, we want to see a full, credible, impartial and independent
investigation into the events surrounding last week’s interception of the Gaza flotilla, which resulted in the tragic deaths of nine people. We continue to stress to the Israeli government
the importance of an investigation that ensures accountability and commands the confidence of the international community, and includes international participation. We urgently need to see
unfettered access to Gaza to meet the humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza and to enable the reconstruction of homes, livelihoods and trade. That is why we continue to press the
Government of Israel to lift Gaza’s closure. I am also discussing these issues urgently with our international partners - including during my visits to European capitals in the next few
days.” SHARE THIS PAGE The following links open in a new tab * Share on Facebook (opens in new tab) * Share on Twitter (opens in new tab) UPDATES TO THIS PAGE Published 5 June 2010