A/HRC/15/21 Contents Paragraphs Page Introduction............................................................................................................. 1−25 3 A. Mandate .......................................................................................................... 1−17 3 B. Methodology................................................................................................... 18−25 5 Background ............................................................................................................. 26−74 6 A. Context ........................................................................................................... 26−45 6 B. Applicable law ................................................................................................ 46−74 11 Interception of the flotilla by the Israeli Navy and its aftermath............................. 75−257 18 Organization of the Gaza flotilla and the response of the Government of Israel ........................................................................................................... 75−105 18 B. The interception of the Gaza flotilla by the Israeli Navy on 31 May 2010..... 106−182 24 C. Detention of flotilla passengers in Israel and deportation............................... 183−233 40 D. Confiscation and return of property by the Israeli authorities ........................ 234−249 48 E. Consequences for Israeli citizens of participation in the flotilla ..................... 250−257 51 Accountability and effective remedy ...................................................................... 258−259 52 Conclusions 260−278 53 I. Terms of reference of the fact-finding mission ................................................................................ 57 II. Correspondence between the fact-finding mission and the Permanent Mission of Israel before the United Nations and Specialized Organizations in Geneva .............................................. 59 Table of ships in the flotilla.............................................................................................................. 66 I. II. III. A. IV. V. ......................................................................................................... Annexes III. 2