Gaza
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US Boat to Gaza Update 4 July 2011
The lengths to which the Israeli government has gone to stop the boats only expose the real story: they are determined to hold on to their repressive, inhuman and illegal policies at any cost. Israel has outsourced its naval blockade of Gaza to Greece. 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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US Boat to Gaza: Action Alert Update
Just got word from Athens: the 8 people who were fasting in front of the U.S. Embassy have been arrested. They are Ken Mayers, Carol Murry, Medea Benjamin, Paki Wieland, Ray McGovern, Brad Taylor, Kit Kitteridge and Kathy Kelly. We will not have any more news until the morning. Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 3 July, 2011: US captain of Gaza ship held in ‘shocking conditions’
3 July , 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center 200 additional activists may join Freedom Flotilla IMEMC – Sunday July 03, 2011 – 14:15, A Jordanian union leader told Agence France Presse that a boat has been purchased for $800,000 in Greece to carry construction materials, medical supplies, and 200 additional passengers… Continue reading
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Video: Freedom Flotilla trapped in Greece
Video: Freedom Flotilla trapped in Greece Continue reading
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U.S. Boat to Gaza Seized by Greek Authorities and Captain Jailed
“This shameful chapter in Greek history is symbolized by Prime Minister Netanyahu thanking his Greek counterpart Prime MInister Papandreou for his cooperation in helping thwart the flotilla, and by the fully-armed and masked Greek commandos at sea, pointing their guns at unarmed American civilians singing “We are a gentle, loving people,” says passenger Medea Benjamin. Continue reading
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 2 July, 2011: The Day of Victory: Bil’in Celebrates the Removal of the Wall
2 July , 2011 — VTJP News Greek authorities arrest US Flotilla boat captain for attempting to sail without permission IMEMC – Saturday July 02, 2011 – 21:58, One of the ten boats scheduled to travel to Gaza to bring much-needed humanitarian aid and support has had its captain arrested by Greek authorities after attempting… 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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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 1 July, 2011: Greek cabinet votes to stop Flotilla as US Boat to Gaza forced back to port
1 July , 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Freedom Flotilla activists: “Gaza blockade has been extended to Greece” IMEMC – Friday July 01, 2011 – 21:32, With the US boat escorted by military commandos back to a Greek port, the Canadian boat boarded by Greek police, and two other Flotilla boats… Continue reading
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US Boat to Gaza Last update for July 1st
As you know, earlier today the U.S. Boat to Gaza – The Audacity of Hope – was stopped by the Greek Coast Guard. After a stand off that unfolded over several hours a 2nd Greek Coast Guard boat arrived. This boat carried heavily armed Greek commandos and this shifted the dynamic. Soon after a decision… 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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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 30 June, 2011: Fake video accusing ‘Freedom Flotilla’ of bias published from Israeli PM’s Office
30 June, 2011 — VTJP News International Middle East Media Center Flotilla activists say Irish boat sabotaged in same way Norwegian boat was damaged IMEMC – Thursday June 30, 2011 – 11:39, According to activists on the Freedom Flotilla of aid ships to Gaza, a second boat has been severely damaged by unknown saboteurs who… 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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Wikileaks Newslinks for 30 June 2011
30 June 2011 — williambowles.info Foreign Affairs quick to launch WikiLeaks team Vancouver Sun By Jordan Press, Postmedia News June 30, 2011 2:07 AM It took just a day for a WikiLeaks war room to be set up at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ottawa. The war room at first included more than 20… 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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Update from the Electronic Intifada 29 June 2011: Flotilla | Veolia court verdict | Study: pro-Israel bias in UK coverage | And more …
29 June 2011 — Electronic Intifada RECENT BLOG POSTS ON THE ELECTRONIC INTIFADA: Gaza-bound ship “Juliano” found sabotaged in Greek port http://electronicintifada.net/blog/ali-abunimah/gaza-bound-ship-juliano-found-sabotaged-greek-port Continue reading
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