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Protests Against Israeli Flotilla Raid

May 31, 2010 / 1:47 PM EDT / CBS News

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Protesters hold flags reading "Peace" during a demonstration at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Monday, May 31, 2010. Thousands protested when Israeli naval commandos stormed a flotilla of ships carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists in international waters off the coast of the blockaded Gaza Strip Monday, killing at least 10 passengers in the predawn raid.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

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Israeli commandos on Monday stormed six ships carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists on an aid mission to the blockaded Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens after encountering unexpected resistance upon boarding the vessels. Israel insisted its forces fired in self defense.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta

Protesters burn an Israeli flag during a demonstration at Taksim Square in Istanbul Monday. At least 10 people were killed when Israeli commandos halted the flotilla, which was partly sponsored by Turkish humanitarian organizations.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta

Protesters hold a Palestinian flag during a rally leading from the Israeli Consulate to Taksim Square in Istanbul, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta

Pro-Palestinian Turks shout slogans during a protest against Israel near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul Monday.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta

Protesters demonstrate at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta

About 10,000 people gathered in the Turkish capital to protest Israel's military assault on a convoy of six humanitarian aid ships traveling to Gaza.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan described Israel's pre-dawn commando raid as "state terrorism." Speaking in Chile, Erdogan said that Israel has shown that it does not want peace in the region and has violated international law.

The protesters in Taksim Square were more vocal, chanting, "Murderous Israel, you will drown in the blood you shed!"

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici

A pro-Palestinian Turk protests in front of police near the entrance of the Israeli ambassador's residence in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici

Pro-Palestinian Turks shout slogans at the entrance of the Israeli ambassador's residence (seen in background) in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta

A Turkish man is seen next to signs that read "Down with Israel" and "Free Gaza," as pro-Palestinian Turks nearby shout slogans near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Adel Hana

Palestinians stand around a stretcher draped in Palestinian and Turkish flags during a mock funeral protesting Israel's interception of Gaza-bound ships, in Gaza City Monday.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Hatem Moussa

A Palestinian swims while holding a Palestinian flag during a protest against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound ships, at the seaport in Gaza City, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Adel Hana

Palestinian Hamas supporters wave green Islamic flags during a protest against Israel's interception of Gaza-bound ships at the seaport in Gaza City, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Khalil Hamra

Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporters on motorcycles hold Turkish flags as they ride during a protest in Gaza City, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

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Palestinian children carry banners against Israel during a protest in front of the U.N. house in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Jacques Brinon

Riot police officers take away a pro-Palestinian activist during a protest at the Rond Point des Champs Elysees, near the Israeli embassy in Paris on Monday.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Yves Logghe

A pro-Palestinian supporter has her mouth taped during a protest in front of the Belgian Foreign Ministry in Brussels, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Shakil Adil

A Pakistani protester raises his fist during a rally to condemn Israel's military assault, in Karachi, Pakistan on Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Shakil Adil

A protester burns U.S. and Israeli flags as others look on during a rally condemning Israel's military assault Monday, May 31, 2010 in Karachi, Pakistan.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Bassem Tellawi

Syrian women carry pictures of cleric Raed Salah, leader of a branch of Israel's Islamic Movement (who media reports said was wounded in the raid by Israeli commandos), during a protest in front of the U.N. house in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, May 31, 2010. The inscription reads in Arabic: "Their hatred will not deprive Al-Aqsa Mosque from you."

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis

Pro-Palestinian supporters gather outside the road leading to the Israeli embassy as British police officers stand guard during a protest against in central London, Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

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An Hasidic Jew — a group who traditionally do not agree with Israel's actions against Palestinians — reads scripture during a demonstration in Whitehall, London Monday, May 31, 2010. Campaigners wept as they spoke of their fears about the fate of British citizens and others aboard the flotilla of ships carrying aid.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

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Protesters demonstrators in front of Israel's embassy in Copenhagen, Monday, May 31, 2010

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/ Pier Paolo Cito

Pro-Palestinian activists gather in Rome's Piazza Venezia square Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/ Pier Paolo Cito

An activist with U.S. Citizens for Peace and Justice's Rome chapter is seen at a demonstration in Rome's Piazza Venezia square Monday, May 31, 2010.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures

AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed

A Palestinian woman reacts as she holds a cloth to the bleeding face of an American activist who was wounded during clashes with Israeli troops, at the Kalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem, Monday, May 31, 2010. The clashes erupted during a protest against Israeli naval commandos storming a Gaza-bound flotilla of ships.

Gaza Activists Claim "Brutal" Israeli Raid
Israeli Raid Puts Obama, U.S. in Hot Seat
Turkey PM: Israel Raid a "Bloody Massacre"
More Photos: Worldwide Protests Follow Israeli Flotilla Raid Pictures