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Israel attempts to avoid court challenge by returning stolen Palestinian fishing boats

Thursday 27th November, 2008 – Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Palestine Three Palestinian trawling vessels confiscated by Israeli naval forces were returned today almost immediately following yesterdays announcement that three Human Rights Groups had filed an appeal against Ehud Barak and the commander of the Israeli navy. The vessels were stolen from Gazan waters on 18th … Continue reading Israel attempts to avoid court challenge by returning stolen Palestinian fishing boats

Human rights groups file appeal against Ehud Barak over the confiscation of Palestinian fishing boats

Ramallah, Occupied West Bank: On November 25, 2008, Al-Mazan, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) have filed a legal appeal against Ehud Barak and the commander of the Israeli Navy. The appeal was launched over Israel’s illegal confiscation of three large fishing boats from Palestinian territorial waters on … Continue reading Human rights groups file appeal against Ehud Barak over the confiscation of Palestinian fishing boats

ISM Gaza Strip: Erez protest against the siege, for the return of the Palestinian fishing boats, and for the release of the 3 ISM activists

On Thurdasy 20th November the Beit Hanoun Local Initiative organised a protest at Erez crossing, in which tens of youth marched carrying Palestinian flags and banners demanding the release of the 3 ISM activists (Andrew Muncie, 34, from Scotland, Darlene Wallach, 57, from USA and Vittorio Arrigoni, 33, from Italy). Along with 15 Palestinian fishermen, … Continue reading ISM Gaza Strip: Erez protest against the siege, for the return of the Palestinian fishing boats, and for the release of the 3 ISM activists

ei: Israeli gunboats kidnap Gaza fisherman, peaceworkers

By Eva Bartlett To view original article, published by The Electronic Intifada on the 21st November, click here On the evening of Tuesday 18 November Khalid al-Habeel sat surrounded by his wife, family, and other concerned fishermen. Until the early hours of the following day, they had no idea what charges were being laid against … Continue reading ei: Israeli gunboats kidnap Gaza fisherman, peaceworkers

Democracy Now!: U.S. activist detained in Israeli jail condemns blockade of Gaza

To listen to the interview by Democracy Now! with ISM activist Darlene Wallach click here Israel’s tightened blockade of a million and a half Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is now entering its third week. On Monday the Israeli Navy seized 15 Palestinian fishermen and three international activists off the coast of Gaza. The fishermen … Continue reading Democracy Now!: U.S. activist detained in Israeli jail condemns blockade of Gaza