Netanyahu mulls cancelling U.S. trip in wake of Gaza flotilla deaths

Netanyahu was due to head to Washington at the invitation of President Barack Obama; Ben-Eliezer: I can only voice regret at all the fatalities.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering the cancellation of his imminent trip to the United States, in wake of the deaths of at least 10 people after Israel Navy troops boarded a flotilla of ships heading to the Gaza Strip carrying aid.

Netanyahu was due to head to Washington at the invitation of President Barack Obama.


The Israeli military said at least 10 people were killed after its troops came under fire while intercepting the convoy as it headed for the Gaza Strip.


Trade and Industry Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer voiced regret Monday morning for deaths aboard the Gaza-bound ships.


"The images are certainly not pleasant. I can only voice regret at all the fatalities," Ben-Eliezer told Army Radio.

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