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Free Gaza Movement: Free Gaza boats arrive in Gaza

GAZA (23 August 2008) – Two small boats, the SS Free Gaza and the SS Liberty, successfully landed in Gaza early this evening, breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. The boats were crewed by a determined group of international human rights workers from the Free Gaza Movement. They had spent two years organizing the effort, raising money by giving small presentations at churches, mosques, synagogues, and in the homes of family, friends, and supporters.…

August 23, 2008

BBC: Activist boats reach Gaza Strip

To view original article, published by the BBC on the 23rd August, click here Two boats carrying members of a US-based pro-Palestinian group have arrived in the Gaza Strip, despite an Israeli blockade of the territory. Israel earlier said they would be let in, saying they would not be given the chance to have a “provocation at sea”. The boats left the port of Larnaca in Cyprus on Friday morning. The Free Gaza protest group said…

August 23, 2008

Maan: Free Gaza expected before dark; welcome boats turn back after Israeli warships fire warning shots

To view original article, published by Maan News Agency on the 23rd August, click here Palestinians who launched boats to greet the Free Gaza crew turned back for land after warning shots were fired by Israeli warships in Gaza waters. Problems with navigation equipment which the crew blames on signal-jamming radio waves broadcast by Israel, has delayed the arrival of the ships. Originally expected to dock in the early afternoon, the estimated time of arrival for…

August 23, 2008