“We are pleased that concrete steps are now being taken to establish fact-finding mission to investigate the incident and possible violations of international law. It is important that the commission works closely with the UN Security Council and the Secretary-General in this matter,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“This is an extraordinary situation that requires coordinated international follow-up,” said Mr Støre.
“It is important that mission establishes the facts and examines the international law aspects of the boarding,” said the Foreign Minister.
“Therefore it is very important that the investigation is coordinated with other UN bodies and that Israel cooperates fully with the commission,” said the Foreign Minister.
The resolution was adopted by a large majority. Only three countries voted against the resolution in the Human Rights Council. Of the nine European members of the Council, Norway and Slovenia voted in favour of the resolution, five EU countries abstained from voting, and Italia and the Netherlands voted against.