Prof. Jeff Halper, only Israeli who took part in peace sail to Gaza, says idea came from realization that Israel, world governments sluggish about lifting blockade on Strip; adds restrictions on Gaza symptomatic of more than security needs

By Anat Shalev

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GAZA (23 August 2008) - 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.

The boats were crewed by a determined group of international human rights workers from the Free Gaza Movement. They had spent two years organizing the effort, raising...

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Two boats carrying members of a US-based pro-Palestinian group have arrived in the Gaza Strip, despite an Israeli blockade of the territory.

Israel earlier said they would be let in,...

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Palestinians who launched boats to greet the Free Gaza crew turned back for land after warning shots were fired by Israeli warships in Gaza waters.

Problems with navigation...

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To view the Free Gaza Movement website click here

10am, 23 August, 2008

*At 10am this morning, the Cyprus team of the Free Gaza Movement was able to briefly speak with our people on board the SS Free Gaza and SS Liberty. They are all fine, and they asked us to release the following statement:

“The...

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Our perilous, non-violent mission should now be nearing its destination, bearing a message that some want to silence

By Osama Qashoo

To view original article, published by The Guardian on the 23rd August, click here

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Forty-six international human rights workers are now sailing to Gaza through international waters with one overriding goal: to break the Israeli siege that Israel has imposed on the civilian population of Gaza.

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To view the Free Gaza Movement website click here

NICOSIA, CYPRUS (18 Aug. 2008) - In a letter today to the Free Gaza Movement, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged that the group of international human rights activists attempting to break the siege of Gaza were “humanitarian,” and stated...

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By Lauren Booth

Tuesday 12th August 2008

To view Free Gaza Movement Website click here

Well here on baking, blissfully breezy Crete it has been a day of high expectation and yes, again, disappointment.

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By Eva Bartlett

For previous article on the attempt to deliver medical supplies to Gaza click here

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