Israel Organizes inquiry into deadly Gaza flotilla raid
Israel has released an internal inquiry about the deadly raid last month on a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships.
In earlier reports, Israel declined a UN proposal for an international probe, but now, it has agreed to let the 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.
Responding to the Israeli announcement, Washington said it as "an important step forward".
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said: "We expect Israel’s commission and military investigation will be carried out promptly.
"We also expect that, upon completion, its findings will be presented publicly and will be presented to the international community."
In a proposal to break Israel’s three-year blockade of the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, the six ships, loaded with campaigners and 10,000 tonnes of aid, had sailed from Cyprus.
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