Carson calls for look into flotilla raid

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Carson calls for look into flotilla raid

Associated Press
Posted: June 1, 2010

Rep. Andre Carson is calling for a fact-finding investigation into an Israeli naval raid that killed nine pro-Palestinian activists sailing to Gaza.

The Muslim congressman says the international community must move quickly to gather the facts surrounding the tragedy and prevent heightened tensions from leading to more deaths.

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Carson, a Democrat from Indianapolis, also says the incident underscores the need to address conditions in Gaza. Several thousand Gazans rushed toward Egypt to escape the blockaded territory Tuesday after Egypt announced it.

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