According to Zaman, the removal of the Israeli operators at this particular time, before the Turkish officers have completed their training, appears to be driven by more than mere concern for the operators’ safety.

A White House official said the administration continues to support "an Israeli-led investigation into the flotilla incident that is prompt, credible, impartial, and transparent."

Le Monde: a conjunction of Jewish and Armenian Diaspora is emerging in the United States as a powerful opponent to Turkey.

Erdogan was coordinating the preparation process of the IHH “peacekeeping” mission.

“Turkey will stab in the back of Russia, just like in case of Israel,” he thinks.

Andrey Areshev: Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan have once again faced the growing regional ambitions of Ankara.

Israel must send Turkey a clear message that if Turkish warships are sent to accompany the next flotilla trying to break the embargo on Gaza, these will be considered acts of war by Israel, former deputy Chief of General Staff stated.

Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu: the attack on the aid convoy is yet another addition to the list of Israel's violations of international law.