June 2, 2010
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla: NOT Everyone Is Released
This illegal incarceration is just another example of Israel’s draconian policies. First, they boarded our ships, traveling in international waters and loaded with supplies to Gaza. They murdered at least nine of our passengers, wounded dozens more, then hijacked our boats and forced them into the port of Ashdod. They threw over 600 passengers into… Continue reading
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GazaFriends: Did Israel Deliberately Kill Civilians Aboard Freedom Flotilla?
On May 31st, 2010, elite Israeli military commandos stormed six humanitarian aid ships taking part in the ‘Freedom Flotilla’ to Gaza, killing between 9-20 civilian passengers and injuring dozens more. As the facts of the attack come out it is clear that these killings cannot in any way be justified. Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report: 2 June, 2010
Black Agenda Report the journal of African American political thought and action Yes, Obama is “Engaged” – in a Colossal Crime by BAR executive editor Glen Ford Corporate media pretend to measure degrees of presidential “engagement” with the Gulf crisis – an “oceanic version of Chernobyl.” Such conversations are totally disengaged from the overarching reality Continue reading
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Peace activists persist in reaching Gaza as anger over Israeli attack continues – RT Top Stories
Organizers of the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza are sending two more ships to confront the blockade within a few days. ‘This initiative is not going to stop,’ Berlin said. The two vessels are expected to arrive in the disputed region by the end of this week. Continue reading
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Multi-ethnic rally marches through Manhattan in support of Gaza
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of American cities voicing their outrage at Israeli flotilla raid and the response from the US and the UN. Continue reading
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Interview with Hamas
Recorded few weeks before Israeli attack on aid flotilla, Hamdan discusses Hamas’s view on recognition (includes transcript) Continue reading
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NGOs gathered in Kampala Call for End to Impunity Crisis Following Israeli Attack on Aid Convoy
This tragedy is the result of the prolonged impunity granted to Israel by the international community, despite Israel’s documented, persistent disregard for international and humanitarian law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) and its violation of fundamental human rights, including the right to life. Many of these violations also entail criminal responsibility; however, so far… Continue reading
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Caught between a ‘liberal’ and a hard man: How the BBC spends your licence money By William Bowles
2 June, 2010 “Israeli commandos had paintball guns” – Israeli Ambassador to Russia, Anna Azari “This happened in waters outside of Israeli territory, but we have the right to defend ourselves.” — Israeli military spokeswoman, Avital Leibovich In Yiddish it’s called Chutzpah, to have the nerve to say something outrageous, the perfect description—if what was Continue reading
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More Gaza Freedom Flotilla News 1-2 June, 2010
A selection of stories on the attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla 1-2 June, 2010 Continue reading
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Breaking my silence By Danny Schecter
Danny Schecter on US media coverage of the attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Continue reading
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Terror on Aid Ship: “Plan Was to Kill Activists and Deter Future Convoys” By Jonathan Cook
An Arab member of the Israeli parliament who was on board the international flotilla that was attacked on Monday as it tried to take humanitarian aid to Gaza accused Israel yesterday of intending to kill peace activists as a way to deter future convoys. Haneen Zoubi said Israeli naval vessels had surrounded the flotilla’s flagship,… Continue reading
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla News 1-2 June, 2010
A selection of stories on the attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla 1-2 June, 2010 Continue reading
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Witnesses cast doubt on Israel’s convoy raid account
1 June, 2010 — BBC http://widgets.vodpod.com/w/video_embed/Groupvideo.5855836 more about “Witnesses cast doubt on Israel’s conv…“, posted with vodpod Continue reading
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Call for action from activist Caoimhe Butterly
2 June, 2010 — Gaza TV News Continue reading
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PRC Action Alert: Direct Bias showed on BBC on Flotilla crime
In most of its coverage BBC depended on Israeli sources whilst the Palestinian side has been ignored. PRC suggests that such coverage harm the image of BBC and could classify it as an alternative for some Israeli media outlets. Continue reading
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The Massacre and the Cover-Up By Dan Freeman-Maloy
Only days after Amnesty International issued a report condemning Western powers for their record of blocking international diplomatic action against Israel, the results of this criminal facilitation were once again on dramatic display. By violently seizing the Free Gaza flotilla in the early hours of May 31, Israel has provided a brazen reminder of what… Continue reading
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Amidst Furor Over Gaza, Israel Shoots Out the Eye of Protester
Emily Henochowicz was hit in the face with a tear gas projectile fired directly at her by an Israeli soldier during the demonstration at Qalandiya checkpoint today. Israeli occupation forces fired volleys of tear gas at unarmed Palestinian and international protesters, causing mass panic amongst the demonstrators and those queuing at the largest checkpoint separating… Continue reading
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