For the second straight time, the Israeli navy has reasserted itself against international activists in its blockade of the coastline of Gaza. A boat carrying humanitarian supplies – which are sorely needed – as well as physicians, was turned back from its point of departure in Cyprus. With the Free Gaza movement bringing such ‘dangerous’ [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The ongoing carnage in Gaza had its bloodiest day today as Israel shelled two UN schools that were converted into makeshift refugee centers. The aftermath was at least forty people killed including many children. Of course, Israel has prided itself previously in its campaign of death by stating that the residents of Gaza are given [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, January 4, 2009
As Israeli military aggression continues against the besieged people of Gaza, an emergency protest was called by organizations such as Al-Awda today in the Little Gaza district of the city of Anaheim. An all too familiar protest plaza once more had to become a space for many Palestinians and their allies in the community [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 30, 2008
This is the first such instance of aggression against the Free Gaza Movement. Read their press release below: (Lebanon, Tuesday 30 December) – Today the Free Gaza ship “Dignity” carefully made its way to safe harbor in Tyre, Lebanon’s southern-most port city, after receiving serious structural damage when Israeli warships rammed its bow and the port [...]
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Friday, January 16, 2009
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