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Israeli court resumes trial in killing of American activist Rachel Corrie

2 September 2010 | Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice Haifa, ISRAEL On Sunday, September 5th, the Haifa District Court will resume hearing testimonies in a civil lawsuit filed by Rachel Corrie’s family against the State of Israel for her unlawful killing in Rafah, Gaza.  Rachel Corrie, an American student activist and human rights … Continue reading Israeli court resumes trial in killing of American activist Rachel Corrie

Food co-op in Rachel Corrie’s hometown boycotts Israeli goods

Natasha Mozgovaya | Ha’aretz 20 July 2010 Americans are far more supportive of Israel than Europeans, and most initiatives to boycott Israeli goods or to divest funds from companies working with Israel are unsuccessful in the United States. But such projects have recently become more widespread, especially among students – although most divestment decisions by … Continue reading Food co-op in Rachel Corrie’s hometown boycotts Israeli goods

Action Alert: Israeli forces sieze MV Rachel Corrie

Just before 9am GMT this morning, the Israeli military forcibly seized the Irish-owned humanitarian relief ship, the MV Rachel Corrie, from delivering over 1000 tons of medical and construction supplies to besieged Gaza. For the second time in less then a week, Israeli naval commandos stormed an unarmed aid ship, brutally taking its passengers hostage … Continue reading Action Alert: Israeli forces sieze MV Rachel Corrie

IPSC: MV Rachel Corrie continues en route to Gaza as all-party Dail motion calls for its safe passage

Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign Two Irish deported, three remain in detention, including one wounded FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (1st June 2010, 3pm) Yesterday’s Israeli attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in which up to 19 human rights activists were murdered in international waters has not deterred the Irish cargo ship the MV Rachel Corrie which is … Continue reading IPSC: MV Rachel Corrie continues en route to Gaza as all-party Dail motion calls for its safe passage