The UN Palmer Report (Mavi Marmara) and International Law

Abstract

The operation conducted by the Israeli forces on the Mavi Marmara flotilla resulting in the deaths and injuries of civilians on board in international waters on 31 May 2010 shocked the international community. In examining the details of the flotilla incident in detail, the UN Human Rights Council established a fact-finding mission. Additionally, the UN Secretary-General established a Panel of Inquiry led by former New Zealand Prime Minister Geoffrey Palmer. The Report of the Panel of Inquiry (also known as the Palmer Report) was made public in July 2011.

Keywords

Mavi Marmara, Palmer Report, Naval Blockade, Use of Force and Self-Defence, State Responsibility.

Citation

Aksar, Yusuf, “The UN Palmer Report (Mavi Marmara) and International Law”, International Relations, Volume 9, Issue 33 (Spring 2012), pp. 23-40.

Affiliations

• Yusuf AKSAR, Prof. Dr., Maltepe University, Department of International Law