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NEWS ALERT: Israelis Prevent Irish Activists From Boarding Flight Home

by SR Editor November 10, 2011

The seven Irish human rights activists due home in Ireland this afternoon were at the last minute prevented from boarding their flight out of Ben Gurion airport by Israeli armed guards. All seven are now being detained indefinitely, with no further news available from Israeli authorities or the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs about when they will be released.

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Israeli Navy Seizes Ships Bound For Gaza, Detains Passengers

by SR Editor November 4, 2011

Canadian and Irish ships, the Tahrir and the Saoirse, sailing with Freedom Waves to Gaza have been illegally boarded by the Israeli military in international waters, about 50 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza, around 9:30 am EDT.

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Exclusive: Video from Gaza Flotilla as Israeli Navy Prepares to Intercept Boats

by SR Editor November 4, 2011

We are approaching the 100-nautical-mile point away from Gaza, which is usually the point where Israel declares—starts the blockade … Will they try to come and board us? All these questions are now at the moment of truth. The major preparation we did is to prepare that we don’t want anybody to act in any violent way or in any way that can even induce violence by the Israelis.

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Palestinian youth join boats set to challenge Israel’s siege of Gaza

by SR Editor November 3, 2011

A Palestinian youth activist from Haifa has joined “Freedom Waves to Gaza”. The message they carry is one of unity, defiance, and hope.

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TWO BOATS WITH PASSENGERS FROM 5 COUNTRIES (INCLUDING THE U.S.) HAVE SET SAIL TO GAZA

by SR Editor November 3, 2011

The Canadian ship Tahrir and the Irish ship Saoirse have successfully reached international waters, initiating the “Freedom Wave to Gaza.” The boats have embarked from Turkey and are on the Mediterranean Sea. In all, the 2 boats carry 27 passengers from Canada, Ireland, U.S., Palestine, and Australia.

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Act now to defend today’s boats to Gaza

by SR Editor November 3, 2011

“Freedom Waves to Gaza” has been kept secret until now for fear of Israeli sabotage and obstruction, as happened with Freedom Flotilla 2.

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ACT NOW!! BOATS SAILING NOW TO GAZA! SPREAD THE WORD

by Haitham Sabbah November 3, 2011

At this moment, two boats are in international waters in the Mediterranean heading to Gaza. One boat, the Saoirse from Ireland, includes parliamentarians among its passengers.

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Lawsuit aims to punish Olympia Food Co-op for boycott of Israeli goods

by Haitham Sabbah September 10, 2011

Olympia Food Co-op: We can assure you that this lawsuit will not diminish our commitment to the rule of law and universal human rights for all people.

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Gazan reality faces political spin as flotilla considers its next moves

by Richard Lightbown July 7, 2011

Richard Lightbown describes the reality of extreme hardship in the Gaza Strip, “denied by world political leaders who know the facts better than anyone”, that has led to the formation of yet another flotilla for Gaza, and chronicles the Israeli, US and European dirty tricks aimed at aborting the humanitarian mission to the Strip.

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Let Us Sail to Gaza

by Stephen Lendman July 7, 2011

Whether or not flotillas reach Gaza, Israel lost the war. The whole world knows what America’s media won’t report, and what growing numbers of Jews condemn. Many, in fact, express disgust about a lawless nation in their name.

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The Flotilla embodies the Arab Spring spirit

by Yousef Munayyer July 5, 2011

When fundamentally unjust situations are left unaddressed by states, the people must step in. As the collective punishment of 1.5 millions civilians persists, it’s time to ask yourself: which side are you on?

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Author Alice Walker Joins U.S. Aid Ship to Confront Israeli Naval Blockade of Gaza [video]

by Haitham Sabbah June 29, 2011

Speaking about the American boat to Gaza, Walker said, “I am going to Gaza because my government has failed to understand or care about the Gazan people, but worse than that, it is ignorant of our own history in the United States.”

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Alice Walker: Why I’m sailing to Gaza

by SR Editor June 28, 2011

It is justice and respect that I want the world to dust off and put – without delay, and with tenderness – back on the head of the Palestinian child. It will be imperfect justice and respect because the injustice and disrespect have been so severe. But I believe we are right to try.

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“We Are Eager to Get to Gaza”: Democracy Now! Exclusive Report from Greece on U.S. Gaza Aid Flotilla

by Haitham Sabbah June 27, 2011

Aaron Maté from Democracy Now! is in Athens to cover the journey of The Audacity of Hope, named after President Obama’s bestselling book. He and fellow producer, Hany Massoud, are the only journalists with the U.S. delegation. They file this exclusive report.

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Netanyahu Owns the US Congress; Soon We Will Know if He Also Owns Gaza and the UN

by James M. Wall June 27, 2011

We need look no further than the politics of the state of Israel to see what extremist religion can do with power. The Tea Party in the US, which will determine the winner of the presidential Republican nominating process, is ready to show the world that God wants a final say in US political decision-making.

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