Tag: Global Actions
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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…
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A statement to the press from the Free Gaza Movement
Forty-six international human rights workers are now sailing to Gaza through international waters with one overriding goal: to break the Israeli siege that Israel has imposed on the civilian population of Gaza. Any action designed to harm civilians constitutes collective punishment (in the Palestinians’ case, for voting the “wrong” way) and is both illegal under…
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Free Gaza Movement: Israeli government recognizes “humanitarian” mission to break the siege of Gaza
To view the Free Gaza Movement website click here NICOSIA, CYPRUS (18 Aug. 2008) – In a letter today to the Free Gaza Movement, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged that the group of international human rights activists attempting to break the siege of Gaza were “humanitarian,” and stated that the Israeli government “assume[s]…
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Free Gaza Movement: The Latest from Free Gaza and Liberty, Crete Bulletin
By Lauren Booth Tuesday 12th August 2008 To view Free Gaza Movement Website click here Well here on baking, blissfully breezy Crete it has been a day of high expectation and yes, again, disappointment. I spent my first night on board last night, in water so calm it reminded me of Lake Geneva. Our group…
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Medical supplies from Scotland still prevented from reaching Gaza
By Eva Bartlett For previous article on the attempt to deliver medical supplies to Gaza click here To view original update click here After nearly one month of waiting at the Rafah crossing for Egyptian (Israeli) authorities to give permission to take the van full of medicine to Gaza, and after countless meetings and forms,…