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Israeli Trade Minister on Flotilla Flack 'It Is Painful to Hear Such Criticism'

Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, 74, Israel's trade minister and a confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses the massive criticism of his country following the Israeli army's deadly raid of the pro-Gaza flotilla and recent setbacks in relations between Germany and Israel.

'It Is Painful to Hear Such Criticism' - SAID KHATIB/ AFP

Smuggled Images of Israeli Assault Gaza Raid Photos Fuel Propaganda War

The deadly raid on the Gaza aid flotilla triggered a propaganda war between Israel and pro-Palestinian activists. Surprisingly, it was Turkish newspaper Hürriyet that published the most spectacular photos. Von Daniel Steinvorth und Christoph Schult

Gaza Raid Photos Fuel Propaganda War - REUTERS/ Hayat Magazine via IHH

Aftermath of the Israel Flotilla Raid German Activists File War Crimes Complaints

Public prosecutors in Germany are looking into a war crimes complaint filed against Israel by two members of parliament with the far-left Left Party and a human rights activist who were on board the Mavi Marmara when Israeli troops stormed it 11 days ago. Von John Goetz

German Activists File War Crimes Complaints - Markus Schreiber/ AP

Gaza 'Peace Activists' A Closer Look at Israel's Terror Accusations

Were they peaceful activists or supporters of terrorism? Israel claims that some participants and organizers of the Gaza aid convoy attacked by the Israeli navy on May 31 had links with terrorist groups -- but they have offered no evidence. SPIEGEL ONLINE takes a closer look at the accusations. Von Yassin Musharbash

A Closer Look at Israel's Terror Accusations - BULENT KILIC/ AFP

US-Israeli Relations after the Raid 'Obama Must Change the Subject from Gaza to Peacemaking'

After last week's raid on the aid flotilla heading for the Gaza Strip, Israel has become increasingly isolated. And the US is walking a tightrope between Israel and the Arab world. SPIEGEL spoke with former US Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk about what President Obama must do next.

'Obama Must Change the Subject from Gaza to Peacemaking' - A2800 epa Pete Souza/ dpa

Eyewitness Accounts of Gaza Convoy Raid What Really Happened on Board the Mavi Marmara

A war of words has been raging ever since the Israeli raid on the Gaza aid convoy, as the two sides offer conflicting accounts of what really happened. Three people who were on board the Mavi Marmara tell their version of events. By SPIEGEL staff.

What Really Happened on Board the Mavi Marmara - AFP / Free Gaza Movement

Rage after the Raid Israel's Voyage into Isolation

After last Monday's raid on a flotilla of peace activists heading toward the Gaza Strip, Israel finds itself on the defensive. Not only has Turkey turned its back on the country, but the US too is angered by the unilateralism of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. By SPIEGEL Staff

Israel's Voyage into Isolation - ADEM ALTAN/ AFP

The Problem with Aid International Donations Not Always Welcome in Gaza

The aid shipment that the Palestinian activists' flotilla was hoping to bring to Gaza before they were halted by Israeli commandos is now awaiting delivery. But Hamas will only let the badly needed goods into the territory under certain conditions. In the Gaza Strip, aid is not always greeted with enthusiasm. Von Ulrike Putz

International Donations Not Always Welcome in Gaza - Lefteris Pitarakis/ AP

The World from Berlin 'Israel Feels More and More Isolated'

As another aid ship approaches Gaza, the Israeli government has defended itself against the international outcry over its bloody raid of the Turkish-owned Mavi Marmara and has resisted calls for an outside investigation. German commentators on Friday argue that Israel needs to cooperate if it wants to reverse its increasing isolation.

'Israel Feels More and More Isolated' - AFP / Cihan

Outrage in Turkey Gaza Raid Spells End of Turkish-Israeli Alliance

The Turkish government has condemned Israel's raid on the Gaza aid flotilla as "state terrorism" and "banditry" and many say the alliance between the two nations is history. The loss is likely to be greater for Israel than for Turkey. Von Daniel Steinvorth

Gaza Raid Spells End of Turkish-Israeli Alliance - MURAD SEZER/ REUTERS

Germany Reacts to Monday's Raid 'Israel Has Fallen into the Radicals' Trap'

Some of the Germans on board the aid ships attacked by Israel on Monday morning have now returned, but many others have yet to be released. One of those released, a Left Party parliamentarian, has called Israel "barbaric." The German press is none-too-complimentary either.

'Israel Has Fallen into the Radicals' Trap' - MENAHEM KAHANA/ AFP

An Exaggerated Response Israel Falls into the Trap

Israel has sparked global outrage. At least 15 people were killed when the Israeli military stormed a flotilla carrying pro-Palestinian activists on Monday. In addition to being a human tragedy, it is also a political catastrophe for Israel. It has provided its critics around the world with fresh ammunition. Von Christoph Schult

Israel Falls into the Trap - AFP / Cihan

Bloodshed Off Gaza European Countries Condemn Storming of Aid Flotilla

Israeli commandos killed at least 10 and as many as 19 people when they stormed an activist flotilla carrying aid to the Gaza Strip on Monday. The European Union has called for an inquiry into the incident, while German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle says he is "deeply concerned."

European Countries Condemn Storming of Aid Flotilla - AFP / Cihan

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