Freedom Flotilla
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No limits to Israeli brutality
A Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel was hit with a drone strike in international waters off the coast of Malta, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition reported. Continue reading
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1,000 boats to leave Turkiye for Gaza waters in new ‘Freedom Flotilla’
Approximately 1,000 international boats will gather in Turkiye on Wednesday before heading toward Gaza to break the Israeli blockade, Turkish media reports. Continue reading
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Israeli Commandos Brutally Attack Freedom Flotilla Activists in International Waters
Indigenous leader Larry Commodore returns to Canada after being released from an Israeli prison Continue reading
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‘Made in Gaza’: Breaking the siege By Eric Walberg
The latest plan to try to break the illegal siege of Gaza, according to organizer Michael Coleman at Sunday’s press conference in the port of Gaza, is to refurbish their very second-hand fishing boat, fill it with Gazan products (date products, embroidery, craft items and more) and sail to another Mediterranean port, like any normal… Continue reading
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Gaza: The Blockade Runners: Pro-Palestinian activism to break the illegal siege By Julie Lévesque
The following article by Julie Lévesque is Part I of a review of the lone humanitarian ship to Gaza, “The Spirit of Rachel Corrie” which reached Palestinian territorial waters before being brutally intercepted by The Israeli Navy. Continue reading
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Gaza rejects Greek government charity
The following letter was delivered to the Greek Government on July 12, 2011 making it clear that the people of Gaza seek freedom and respect for their human rights, including their right to lead a dignified life, not charity. Seemingly deaf to their call, yesterday a spokesman for the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr.… Continue reading
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Israel and the Flotillas: Clever madman By Eric Walberg
There is much angst among people of conscience over the fate of Freedom Flotilla II, but by effectively scuttling it, Israel is really just hammering more nails in its own coffin, says Eric Walberg Continue reading
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French Ship Carries Freedom Flotilla’s “Dignity” to Gaza By Begoña Astigarraga
Nearly all the ships have been confined to port in Greece for the last 10 days, except for the Dignité-Al Karama which sailed from the French island of Corsica Jun. 25, evaded the Greek blockade on more than one occasion and remains the only vessel of the flotilla still sailing freely. Continue reading
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Free Gaza Movement Supports Call for Military Embargo on Israel
The Free Gaza Movement welcomes, endorses, and supports the Palestinian Boycott National Committee (BNC) call for an immediate and comprehensive military embargo on Israel. Continue reading
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Interviews from Libya: What is Happening on the Ground From Global Research’s Special Correspondent By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya
8 July 2011 — Global Research – Flashpoints July 5, 2011 Today on Flashpoints, we return to the escalating war in Libya following a fresh bombing campaign on the capital of Tripoli this weekend. We then return to our coverage of the Freedom Flotilla 2 whose vessels have been seized and confined to dock by… Continue reading
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British Peace groups to deliver letter to Greek Ambassador demanding the release of the Freedom Flotilla boats to Gaza
British Peace groups to deliver letter to Greek Ambassador demanding the release of the Freedom Flotilla boats to Gaza Continue reading
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Video: Freedom Flotilla trapped in Greece
Video: Freedom Flotilla trapped in Greece Continue reading
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Netanyahu’s big fat Greek Wedding By Barak Ravid
Netanyahu has invested in his relationship with Greece over the course of the past year-and-a-half, and his gamble has finally paid off as Greece blocks Gaza-flotilla-bound departures from its ports. Continue reading
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Update on US To Gaza
Another Greek Coast Guard boat has arrived. It seems that something might be happening fairly soon…no idea exactly what or when. Continue reading
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Why is the flotilla heading for Gaza to break the blockade? Nadezhda Kevorkova on Flotilla Free Gaza 2
In May, Egypt announced that it was lifting the blockade of Gaza from its side. This has prompted many to wonder why the upcoming Gaza flotilla is necessary. We found some compelling reasons. Continue reading
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2: Call the Greek Embassy now July 1st 11:30…
We urge you to immediately contact the Greek Embassy in Washington, DC at 202-939-1300 and the Greek consulate in your city. Tell them to let The Audacity of Hope leave Athens safely and sail to Gaza. Continue reading
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Sabotage of M.V. Saoirse in Turkey ‘an act of international terrorism’
The Irish-owned ship, the MV Saoirse, that was meant to take part in Freedom Flotilla 2 has been sabotaged in a dangerous manner in the Turkish coastal town of Göcek, where it had been at berth for the past few weeks. Visual evidence of the undership sabotage, which was carried out by divers, will be… Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 29 June, 2011: Israel passes draft law requiring Palestinians to pay for their own home demolitions
29 June, 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Israel Remove Structures In Illegal Settlement IMEMC – Wednesday June 29, 2011 – 14:38, Five structures and two tents were raised in the illegal settlement outpost of Ramat Migro in the Northern West Bank on Wednesday morning. Two teenage girls were arrested for allegedly… Continue reading
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Media Invited to Inspect U.S. Boat to Gaza Before it Sails
Passengers on the U.S. Boat to Gaza, The Audacity of Hope, invite Greek and international media to inspect The Audacity of Hope at 3 pm Athens time on Thursday, June 30, in the town of Perama (next to Piraeus), 42 Democratis. Continue reading
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State Department Officials Have an Obligation to Speak Out Against Israeli Threats to Attack U.S. Boat to Gaza
U.S. peace activists preparing to set sail on the U.S. Boat to Gaza, The Audacity of Hope, expressed profound disappointment over a statement issued by the U.S. State Department on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Instead of calling on the Israeli government to let a flotilla of unarmed civilians sail to Gaza, the United States government… Continue reading
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