Up to 19 people have been killed after Israeli commandos stormed an aid convoy sailing to the Gaza Strip.
Witnesses said the violence happened when Israeli soldiers boarded a Turkish ship that was leading the six-ship flotilla.
They opened fire after passengers attacked them with axes and knives, said Israeli private channel 10 television.
The Israeli army said at least 10 activists - believed to be Turkish nationals - were among the dead.
We call on all Arabs and Muslims to rise up in front of Zionist embassies across the whole world.Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri
There were unconfirmed reports that senior Arab Israeli Islamist leader Raed Salah had been severely injured in the clashes.
Turkey warned Israel of "irreparable consequences" following the deaths and said the incident was "unacceptable".
A Foreign Ministry statement said: "We strongly condemn these inhumane practices of Israel.
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