UK Indymedia - UK Palestine Newswire Archive

Free Gaza Boats Break Siege of Gaza; International Support Crucial to Success

24-08-2008 10:16

Two small boats carrying 42 human rights activists broke the siege of Gaza. They sailed from Cyprus in defiance of Israeli threats to intercept the boats to enforce its blockade of Gaza. The arriving boats were greeted by thousands of jubilant Gazans and former Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. Intense international support was crucial in persuading Israel to allow the boats through.

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Free Gaza boats arrive in Gaza

23-08-2008 19:38

Two small boats, the SS Free Gaza and the SS Liberty, successfully landed in Gaza early this evening, breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.

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Latest from the boats sailing to Gaza.

23-08-2008 09:35

Early yesterday morning the 43 people on 2 boats of the Free Gaza movement embarked from Cyprus, to sail to Gaza Port, a journey that would normally take 30 or so hours. They are all fine, have sent out footage of themselves from the boats, and it seems that they have not yet had any direct contact with the Israeli navy. However, at 10am today they spoke to their support team in Cyprus to issue this message:

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This Week In Palestine week 34 2008

22-08-2008 17:34

This Week In Palestine, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.IMEMC.org, for August 16th, through August, 22nd, 2008.

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Boycott Israeli Dates - Ramadan Campaign

21-08-2008 15:28

Innovative Minds and the Islamic Human Rights Commission are calling on campaigners to create awareness in their communities about the boycott of Israeli goods, and in particular Israeli dates, this Ramadan.

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Palestine Today 082108

21-08-2008 14:57

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Thursday August 21st, 2008.

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Smash EDO Press Release - Man Arrested For Playing Waltzing Matilda

21-08-2008 08:35

SMASH EDO PRESS RELEASE

PROTESTER ARRESTED FOR PLAYING WALTZING MATILDA

21ST AUGUST 2007

Press Contact Andrew Beckett or Chloe Marsh

For more details tel. 07875 708873 or 07754 135290
email

smashedopress@yahoo.co.uk

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Latest News on Breaking the Siege of Gaza

20-08-2008 20:23

SS Free Gaza & SS Liberty all set to sail for Gaza

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Palestine Today 082008

20-08-2008 13:49

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Wednesday August 20th, 2008

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Palestine Today 081908

19-08-2008 14:43

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Tuesday August 19th, 2008.

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Palestine Today 081808

18-08-2008 15:36

Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Monday August 18th, 2008.

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Can International Activists on two Small Boats Break the Siege of Gaza?

18-08-2008 09:53

After many delays forty unarmed peace and justice activists from 17 countries are preparing to sail from Cyprus to Gaza to break the Israeli blockade on the Palestinian territory. They pose no threat but a moral challenge to Israel. This path-breaking voyage in the face of death threats deserves the world’s attention and support.

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Monday Love-18.8.8.-Amnesty/Climate Camp/Gaza/Live Music/DJs

17-08-2008 12:58

Because We Live In a World of Conflict, Misinformation, Disinformation MONDAY LOVE part 7 boards the Good Ship with a party of Grass roots Heroes and Servants of freedom.

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This Week in Palestine week 33 2008

15-08-2008 16:04

This Week In Palestine, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.IMEMC.org, for August 9th, through August, 15th, 2008.

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AMW slams Israeli inaction over Reuters death, & British media silence

15-08-2008 13:34

Arab Media Watch condemns the Israeli military's decision to take no action against a tank crew that killed Reuters cameraman Fadel Shana and wounded soundman Wafa Abu Mizyed in Gaza in April 2008. AMW joins the International Federation of Journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists and other media watchdogs in calling for a full, independent inquiry.

AMW expresses concern that the investigation's decision has been almost completely ignored by the mainstream British press, the sole exception being Guardian correspondent Rory McCarthy. This is surprising given its life-threatening implications for all journalists reporting from the occupied Palestinian territories.

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