Tag: Gaza Siege

  • In Photos: Palestinians gather support for #FreedomWaves and ending blockade of Gaza

    In Photos: Palestinians gather support for #FreedomWaves and ending blockade of Gaza

    by Alistair George and Ben Lorber Canadian and Irish ships sailing with Freedom Waves to Gaza were illegally boarded by the Israeli military in international waters yesterday afternoon. The Israeli military stated that “Upon arrival of the vessels at the Ashdod port, the activists will be transferred to the custody of the Israel Police and…

  • Palestinian youth join boats set to challenge Israel’s siege of Gaza

    2 November 2011 | Freedom Waves FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Palestinian youth join boats set to challenge Israel’s siege of Gaza Irish and Canadian boats in international waters on their way to challenge illegal siege policy Palestinian activists call for end to international complicity in Israel’s crimes Support actions taking place throughout the West Bank and…

  • #FreedomWaves launches to bring Gaza humanitarian aid

    #FreedomWaves launches to bring Gaza humanitarian aid

    by Ben Lorber 2 November 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On Wednesday, November 2, two international ships left the Turkish harbor to carry humanitarian aid through the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The event, called ‘Freedom Waves for Gaza’,  unites 27 activists from 9 countries, including America, Canada, Denmark, Belgium, Germany and Australia, alongside…