“I have learned, with great dismay, of the action conducted by Israeli naval forces against a convoy trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The death and injuries caused to a number of civilians during this operation is a great tragedy. I trust that the circumstances of these events will be swiftly investigated, in all transparency, so that the responsibilities are fully established. I also hope that any future acts or statements of the parties involved will not cause further deterioration of the human rights situation of all engaged in providing humanitarian assistance.”