Gaza Freedom Flotilla
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‘Largest civilian flotilla in history’ to set sail for Gaza
Activists from 44 countries plan to launch the largest civilian flotilla in history at the end of August in an effort to break Israel’s siege on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the starving population of the enclave. Continue reading
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The ‘Selfie Yacht’ – Greta Thunberg And The Merchants Of Smear
If there’s one thing the ‘impartial’, ‘independent’ ‘free press’ can’t stand, it’s someone – citizens, journalists, politicians, celebrities, anyone – protesting the West’s wars. Continue reading
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I am in Malta with the Gaza flotilla ship ‘Conscience’ bombed by Israel
I am in Malta with the group ready to board the Gaza flotilla ship “Conscience” which was bombed by Israel yesterday. As one of the organizers of the US Boats to Gaza and the Gaza Freedom Flotilla coalition, we have been working for months to bring activists from 22 countries to board the next ship… Continue reading
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STATEMENT OF FREEDOM FLOTILLA II – STAY HUMAN STEERING COMMITTEE TO THE UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
On 14 June 2011, as part of its 17th Session, the Human Rights Council held discussions on the status of implementation of the conclusions contained in the report of the independent international factfinding mission on the flotilla attack. The Freedom Flotilla II Steering Committee submitted the following statement Continue reading
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Mavi Marmara Witness
Ken O’Keefe and Kevin Neish, both survivors of Israel’s 31 May 2010 attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel Mavi Marmara, offer rare and candid views of the fateful and tragic night, commenting along the way on what it means. Continue reading
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Pentos Films: Ken O’Keefe on the Mavi Marmara
27 October, 2010 Ken O’Keefe on the Mavi Marmara from pentos films on Vimeo. An adorable man tells his story. Ken O’Keefe on the Mavi Marmara from pentos films on Vimeo. Follow my videos on vodpod Continue reading
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GazaFriends: Song for the Freedom Flotilla by Doc Jazz
Video: Wonderful song by Doc Jazz about the Freedom Flotilla. Please watch, then pass on to your own contacts. The song is clear and eloquent and should be seen around the world. Continue reading
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Lawyers establish Flotilla Justice Group to coordinate legal action on behalf of flotilla victims
International legal experts and lawyers representing victims of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla today announced the establishment of the “Flotilla Justice Group.” The announcement came at the conclusion of a two-day meeting held on 23 and 24 October, aimed at coordinating legal actions to hold Israel accountable for its 31 May 2010 attack on the Freedom… Continue reading
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AID CONVOY SET TO SAIL FOR GAZA
There are now 147 vehicles about to board two ships together with 380 people from some 30 countries stretching from New Zealand and Australia to Canada and the United States carrying aid worth some 5 million dollars. This includes 40 people who were on the Mavi Marmara flotilla which was attacked by Israeli commandos murdering… Continue reading
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PressTV – Israel warships intercept Gaza aid boat
Israeli warships have intercepted a Jewish aid boat bound for the blockaded Gaza Strip, forcefully diverting the aid vessel to the Israeli port of Ashdod. Continue reading
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NO ONE WAS SAFE: UN INQUIRY INTO ISRAEL’S FLOTILLA RAID
No one was safe,’ once Israeli soldiers began using live ammunition on board the Mavi Marmara, says an authoritative UN investigation team into the Israeli attacks on the Gaza aid flotilla. Continue reading
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Midnight on the Mavi Marmara: THE ATTACK ON THE GAZA FREEDOM FLOTILLA AND HOW IT CHANGED THE COURSE OF THE ISRAEL/PALESTINE CONFLICT
We are delighted to inform you that “Midnight on the Mavi Marmara”, the story of the Israel’s bloody assault on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, is available online. Continue reading
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BBC Bias: The Gaza Freedom Flotilla
12 September, 2010 An invaluable film by the master documentary maker Anthony Lawson http://widgets.vodpod.com/w/video_embed/Video.4423824 BBC Bias: The Gaza Freedom Flotilla, posted with vodpod Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Free Gaza
23 August, 2010 — Free Gaza Two years ago today, 44 people from 17 countries were on the Mediterranean heading toward Gaza. We were in two dilapidated fishing boats, the seas were rough, most of us were seasick, and all of us were worried that Israeli military warships would prevent us from getting into the Continue reading
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Revised: ‘Death on the Med’ – taking your complaint to the BBC further
Following feedback from members to our email ‘Death on the Med – The Next Steps’; we encourage you to write back to the BBC and go through the three stages mentioned below. (Ofcom has written to members saying it is unable to hold the BBC accountable on issues of ‘accuracy and impartiality’). Continue reading
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GazaFriends: Keep your eye on witnessgaza.com for the US Boat to Gaza launch videos
They said it couldn’t be done, that Americans couldn’t raise money fast enough to buy a boat to join Freedom Flotilla 2 in the fall. But never underestimate American determination in the face of Israeli intransigence and brutality. The launch of the US Boat to Gaza began last night in New York, and Free Gaza… Continue reading
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Breaking the siege – six ways you can get involved in the next convoy to Gaza
With our government’s failure to end the blockade, people have been inspired to take action themselves to end the crisis, seen by the Gaza flotilla and previous land convoys. The overwhelming response to Israel’s attack on the Freedom Flotilla has forced governments to highlight this issue and call for an end to the siege. Continue reading
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GazaFriends: Freedom Flotilla Coalition Meets in Stockholm Next Flotilla on its Way Back to Gaza
It has been over two months since Israel’s 31 May 2010 deadly assault on the Freedom Flotilla and little to nothing has been done to hold Israel accountable for its savage attack that led to the killing of nine of our colleagues, or to end Israel’s continued violations against the Palestinian people, especially the 1.5… Continue reading
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UN Promises Delivery of Freedom Flotilla Cargo to Gaza
Six weeks after the Freedom Flotilla ships were forcibly boarded in international waters, their passengers illegally jailed and the cargo impounded by the Israeli authorities, the office of the United Nations Special Co-ordinator for the Middle East (UNSCO) has promised to deliver the full humanitarian aid cargo to UN. agencies in Gaza. Continue reading
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