[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA:

Two significant diplomatic achievements for the Netanyahu administration in
this declaration:

#1. "We welcome the decision of the Israeli government to set up an
independent public commission to investigate these events, which includes
international participation, in the expectation that it will bring to light
all the facts surrounding this tragic incident in line with the Statement of
the President of the UN Security Council of June 1." = Israel's
investigation could suffice.

#2. "We welcome the Israeli Cabinet's announcement of a new policy towards
Gaza as a positive development. We urge full and effective implementation of
this policy in order to address the needs of Gaza's population for
humanitarian and commercial goods, civilian reconstruction and
infrastructure, and legitimate economic activity as well as the legitimate
security concerns of Israel that must continue to be safeguarded." = the new
Israeli policy has the potential to meet Gaza's needs.]

G8 Muskoka Declaration Recovery and New Beginnings
Muskoka, Canada, 25-26 June 2010
http://g8.gc.ca/g8-summit/summit-documents/g8-muskoka-declaration-recovery-and-new-beginnings/

1. We, the Leaders of the Group of Eight, met in Muskoka on June 25-26,
2010. Our annual summit takes place as the world begins a fragile recovery
from the greatest economic crisis in generations.

International Peace and Security
...
39. We welcome the start of the proximity talks between the Palestinians and
Israel, and urge them both to create conditions conducive for direct talks,
with the aim of the establishment of an independent, contiguous and viable
State of Palestine, living side by side in peace and security with each
other and their neighbours.

We deeply regret the loss of life and the injuries suffered in the events
off the coast of Gaza on May 31.

We welcome the decision of the Israeli government to set up an independent
public commission to investigate these events, which includes international
participation, in the expectation that it will bring to light all the facts
surrounding this tragic incident in line with the Statement of the President
of the UN Security Council of June 1.

We urge all parties to work together to implement UN Security Council
Resolution 1860 and to ensure the flow of humanitarian and commercial goods
and persons, to and from Gaza.

The current arrangements are not sustainable and must be changed.

We welcome the Israeli Cabinet's announcement of a new policy towards Gaza
as a positive development.

We urge full and effective implementation of this policy in order to address
the needs of Gaza's population for humanitarian and commercial goods,
civilian reconstruction and infrastructure, and legitimate economic activity
as well as the legitimate security concerns of Israel that must continue to
be safeguarded.

We will continue to support the strengthening of Palestinian Authority
institutions and the development of a viable Palestinian economy, and stand
ready to provide further support for the economic, security and political
development of the West Bank and Gaza in the context of a peace agreement
once it is reached.

We also call for progress in Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese relations,
reiterating our firm commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace
solution in the Middle East.

We call for the immediate release of the abducted Israeli soldier, Gilad
Shalit.