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]…