Vietnam Condemns Israeli Military's Raid on Aid Flotilla
On May 31, 2010, the Israeli military attacked an aid flotilla bound for Gaza in international waters. Regarding Vietnam's reaction to the Israeli action, Vietnam Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Nguyen Phuong Nga stated:
" Vietnam strongly condemns the raid by the Israeli military on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla, in which many people were killed and wounded. Such action has constituted a violation of international laws and escalated tension in the region. We express our deep condolences to the families of the deceased in the attack."