Palestine
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PCHR Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza Freedom Flotilla
The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) strongly condemns the crime perpetrated by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) earlier this morning, 31 May 2010, when Israeli Naval Forces attacked the “Gaza Freedom Flotilla” in international waters as it was sailing towards the Gaza Strip. IOF used excessive and lethal force in its attack on the ships,… Continue reading
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PACBI Statement: British Academic Union Severs Links with Histadrut, Boycotts Ariel College
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) expresses its profound appreciation for the courageous positions in support of Palestinian rights taken by the membership of the University and College Union (UCU) at its Congress today in Manchester. The UCU has again firmly and decisively established its unwavering commitment to the… Continue reading
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AIC: Israel Commits Massacre, Piracy in International Waters against Freedom Flotilla
This morning, 31 May 2010, the Israeli navy perpetrated a new crime against humanity when it attacked the Freedom Flotilla, bound for Gaza, sailing in international waters. On the boats were 750 people from 40 different countries, among them 44 parliamentarians and politicians. Based on the initial news after the attack, the number killed is… Continue reading
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Only a government that crossed all red lines By Uri Avnery
“Only a crazy government that has lost all restraint and all connection to reality could something like that – consider ships carrying humanitarian aid and peace activists from around the world as an enemy and send massive military force to international waters to attack them, shoot and kill. Continue reading
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BBC Shameful Reporting of Israeli Army Murder of Aid Activists
In their ‘reporting’ of the Israeli army’s killing of Free Gaza activists last night, the BBC revealed the exceptional depth of their pro-Israel stance, even when 16 civilians carrying humanitarian aid are murdered by the Israeli army in a completely illegal attack which was an act of piracy since the ships were in international waters. Continue reading
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Israeli Occupation Archive has posted 5 new items: 31 May, 2010
* Sephora taken to court over products from Israeli brand Ahava * Israel stations nuclear missile subs off Iran * UK Ministers move to change universal jurisdiction law * Gideon Levy: Gaza flotilla drives Israel into a sea of stupidity * Zvi Barel: Absentee loyalty Continue reading
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Israel attacks Gaza flotilla – live coverage
The Guardian has a live page covering the attack by Israel on the Freedom Flotilla in international waters. The latest death toll now reads 19-20 people but there are as yet no names of those who have been murdered by the Israeli pirates. Continue reading
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Israel attacks Gaza aid flotilla – activists killed
30 May, 2010 — Al Jazeera Continue reading
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19 Killed as Israelis storm Freedom Flotilla
31 May, 2010 — Sky News Continue reading
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Latest from Witness Gaza
31 May, 2010 — Witness Gaza Continue reading
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED: ISRAELI TROOPS STORM GAZA FLOTILLA AND KILL 19: DEMONSTRATE TODAY
Members of the Israeli Navy commandeered the largest ship of the Gaza Flotilla and in the process kill a reported 19 activists. On board the ship are international human rights activists from a number of countries including 28 from the UK. Continue reading
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An Open Letter by Jeff Halper to the Israeli Jewish Public: Support the Gaza Flotilla By Jeff Halper
If we were not Israeli Jews, if the nine ships bringing 800 peace-makers from 40 countries would be sailing with humanitarian aid to an imprisoned population of a million and a half to, say, Haiti, the flotilla now on its way to Gaza would be hailed as a monumental event. The government of Israel would… Continue reading
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Israel attacks Gaza aid flotilla – activists killed
30 May, 2010 — Al Jazeera Continue reading
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Terrorist Attack in International Water: more than 10 massacred and dozens injured, including MEPs
More than 10 massacred and dozens injured, including MEPs. Unarmed civilians on a humanitarian mission to bring aid to besieged Gaza were attacked by Israeli military units. The aid flotilla was 90 miles away from the pariah state Israel. Israeli navy is firing on Gaza beach. Continue reading
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Israel attacks Gaza aid fleet – Middle East – Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera’s report on board the Mavi Marmara before communications were cut Continue reading
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED: ISRAELI TROOPS STORM GAZA FLOTILLA AND KILL 19: DEMONSTRATE TODAY
Members of the Israeli Navy commandeered the largest ship of the Gaza Flotilla and in the process kill a reported 19 activists. On board the ship are international human rights activists from a number of countries including 28 from the UK. Continue reading
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Video – Israeli forces storm Gaza aid ship
The Israeli navy has stormed at least one of a convoy of ships carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza strip, amid reports of casualties on board. Continue reading
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ISRAELIS KILL 10 STORMING GAZA FLOTILLA EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION TODAY 31 MAY 2.00PM DOWNING STREET LONDON SPREAD THE WORD
Yet another act of Israeli barbarism as its forces storm one of the seven ships on the international flotilla taking aid to Gaza, where Israel’s illegal seige is starving Palestinians of essential resources. At least ten activists on board have been killed by Israeli forces. Continue reading
