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| Protest boats seek an end to Gaza siege |
| 2008-08-23 |
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| Posted by:Fred |
| #5 Is abu Mary-Ann amonst the passengers that day> |
| Posted by: .5MT 2008-08-23 15:42 |
| #4 Boats with pro-Palestinian activists reach Gaza GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Two boats of international activists on a solidarity mission with the Palestinians have reached the Gaza Strip after a two-day journey at sea. Since setting sail from Cyprus on Friday, the mission had been in question. Israel had hinted it might prevent the vessels from reaching Gaza. The activists also suffered from rough seas and accused Israel of sabotaging their communications equipment. Earlier Saturday, Israel said would permit the boats to dock in Gaza after determining that the activists were carrying humanitarian equipment. Hundreds of Palestinians have gathered to greet them. The mission is meant to defy Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip. Israel imposed the blockade in June 2007 after the Hamas militant group seized power in Gaza. Okay. Now...don't let em out. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-08-23 11:15 |
| #3 Probably make nice artificial reefs. Good for the scuba diver tourist trade. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-08-23 10:53 |
| #2 The adults need 'balloons'. And 5,000 won't do the job. |
| Posted by: Eric Jablow 2008-08-23 09:31 |
| #1 The protesters plan to deliver 5,000 balloons for children, as well as hearing aids to a Palestinian charity. Gee, just what they needed, balloons. Israel should let them through so the Gazans can have them for lunch. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2008-08-23 08:48 |