Israel Grateful for U.S. Role in Watering Down UNSC Statement

"Although Israel has not issued any official reaction, the officials saw three main changes between the first draft circulated by Turkey and the final draft adopted, which they credit to the work of the U.S. delegation. First, there was no mention of an independent investigation. Second, there was no time limit placed on the investigation. Third, there was no direct condemnation of Israel. " U.S., Israeli officials scramble to contain blowback from flotilla raid | The Cable