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Free Gaza Movement: Israeli naval vessels firing on unarmed fishing boats and Human Rights Workers

For Immediate Release (OFF THE COAST OF GAZA) 1 September 2008 – Israeli Naval vessels are currently firing on unamrmed Palestinian fishing boats and international human rights workers off the coast of the Gaza Strip. The fishing boats are several miles off the coast of Gaza City, in Palestinian territorial waters. As of 11am (4am … Continue reading Free Gaza Movement: Israeli naval vessels firing on unarmed fishing boats and Human Rights Workers

Sailing into Gaza

By Huwaida Arraf • August 25, 2008 On Saturday, after 32 hours on the high seas, I sailed into the port of Gaza City with 45 other citizens from around the world in defiance of Israel’s blockade. We traveled from Cyprus with humanitarian provisions for Palestinians living under siege. My family in Michigan was worried … Continue reading Sailing into Gaza

Free Gaza Movement is at sea again on the 8 mile limit off Gaza Harbour

For Immediate Release SS Free Gaza, with six Palestinian fishermen’s boats, is 8-miles off the coast of Gaza, being circled by three Israeli Dabur naval vessels. No shots have been fired. The fishing boats are continuing to exercise their right to fish and have not turned round, but the Free Gaza has just now turned … Continue reading Free Gaza Movement is at sea again on the 8 mile limit off Gaza Harbour

Free Gaza Movement: On Monday morning, Human Rights Workers go to sea to fish

To view the Free Gaza Movement website click here For Immediate Release Gaza City, Gaza (24 August 2008) – Two days after the SS FREE GAZA and the SS LIBERTY arrived to a jubilant welcome in Gaza, 20 to 25 of the human rights workers will go to sea with the fishermen in a show … Continue reading Free Gaza Movement: On Monday morning, Human Rights Workers go to sea to fish

The Guardian: Intimidation will not stop our boats sailing for Gaza

Our perilous, non-violent mission should now be nearing its destination, bearing a message that some want to silence By Osama Qashoo To view original article, published by The Guardian on the 23rd August, click here This morning I am sorry to find myself back on dry land in Cyprus, separated from my fellow sailors who … Continue reading The Guardian: Intimidation will not stop our boats sailing for Gaza