“Peace Flotilla” Provocation Distracts Attention From Festering M.E. Threats

James Phillips / June 03, 2010

The international hullabaloo over the tragic deaths provoked by violent “peace activists” seeking to undermine the Israeli arms blockade on Gaza has set back efforts to contain and neutralize the threats posed by the Palestinian Islamist terrorist group Hamas and its chief foreign bankroller, Iran. The United Nations Security Council, which was focused on intense negotiations over imposing another round of sanctions on Iran due to its nuclear defiance, now has been diverted to focus on Israel’s alleged transgressions against anti-Israel activists who clearly were spoiling for a fight.

Politico’s Laura Rozen reported yesterday that the Security Council vote on Iran sanctions will likely be pushed back because of fallout from the Israeli raid on the Gaza aid flotilla. The Obama administration had been pushing for a vote today, but diplomatic sources said the vote is not likely to take place this week. (more…)