“The fundamental principle of the freedom of navigation on the high seas is subject to only certain limited exceptions under international law. Israel faces a real threat to its security from militant groups in Gaza. The naval blockade was imposed as a legitimate security measure in order to prevent weapons from entering Gaza by sea and its implementation complied with the requirements of international law.”
– Report of the Secretary-General’s Panel of Inquiry on the 31 May 2010 Flotilla Incident (The ‘Palmer Report’)
