Tag: Naval Blockade
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You cannot sink our boats
Free Gaza Movement 1 May 2009 In most of the world, May 1st is a day of international labor solidarity. It is a day of joy as workers picnic together with their families and celebrate the achievements of one of the most phenomenal movements of the 20th century. It is fitting, then, that the Free…
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OPT: Signs of worsening malnutrition among children
IRIN News 21 April 2009 Rising poverty, unemployment and food insecurity in Gaza, compounded by the recent 23-day Israeli offensive, have increased the threat of child malnutrition, say UN agencies, health ministry officials and healthcare NGOs in Gaza. UN World Health Organization (WHO) officials are concerned by the warning signs, including rising malnutrition indicators –…
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Testimonies of abducted Gazan fishermen
ISM Gaza | Fishing Under Fire 13 April 2009 These testimonies were given to ISM Gaza Strip volunteers on April 9th 2009 Izhaq Mohammed Zayed, 46 On Monday 6th April 2009, Izhaq Zayed was with his son, Rassim, in a hassaka (small fishing boat) off the coast of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. Izhaq was feeling…