Islamabad, May 31, 2010, SPA -- Pakistan's Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday strongly condemned assault by the Israeli Armed Forces on a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla, which has resulted in the killing of members of this humanitarian mission. The Prime Minister said that this unwarranted and unprovoked military action by Israel against a humanitarian mission constituted a flagrant violation of international law and norms and values of humanity, according to a report of the Associated Press. Pakistan, he said expects the international community to take cognizance of this brutal act and ensure the safety and security of persons including Pakistani nationals who were on this humanitarian mission. Pakistan, he added, is in contact with all friendly states in this regard. --SPA 14:55 LOCAL TIME 11:55 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/787169