CA SCR117

Declares California's support for Israel's May 31, 2010 actions in boarding the Mavi Marmara ship and defending its blockade of the Gaza Strip

States Israel's blockade of Gaza is necessary and legal given Hamas control of the territory, and Israel has the right to inspect cargo and use force in self-defense

Characterizes the flotilla's primary aim as provocation rather than humanitarian relief, noting the Turkish organizer has publicly affirmed links to Hamas and other terrorist organizations

Notes Israel successfully intercepted five of six ships without incident and that Israel allows approximately 15,000 tons of supplies to enter Gaza daily

Affirms that Israel has the legitimate right to defend itself and establishes an investigative commission including foreign observers to review the incident