"8 ships with aid, activists head for Gaza; Facing blockade, likely showdown with Israeli Navy" by Karin Laub, Associated Press | May 26, 2010
JERUSALEM — Eight ships carrying 10,000 tons of donated supplies and hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists yesterday were making their way toward blockaded Gaza — and a likely weekend showdown with the Israeli Navy.
The Gaza armada?
The small flotilla carrying cement, prefab homes, and other goods marks the most ambitious attempt yet to break the border blockade of Gaza, imposed by Israel and Egypt after the Islamic militant group Hamas violently seized the territory in 2007.
We call it a SIEGE around here!
Oh, btw, the Zionist AmeriKan MSM is LYING AGAIN!
They KNOW "Hamas overwhelmingly won Palestinian Parliament elections in 2006."
Also see: Wanted: A Newspaper That Tells the Truth
Yup, NO LONGER to be believed when it comes to ALL THINGS ISRAEL!
Israel warned that it would not let the vessels reach Gaza, and has reportedly set up a detention center for the activists in the southern Israeli port of Ashdod.
Ummm, WHERE is the WORLD OUTRAGE?
Israel also insisted there is no humanitarian crisis, saying that it allows sufficient supplies into Gaza....
Translation: If it comes out of an Israeli's mouth it is a lie.
Also see: GERMANY 1940 ISRAEL 2009
Four cargo ships and four passenger vessels were heading toward the southern Mediterranean yesterday from various European ports, and planned to meet Friday off Cyprus, said Greta Berlin, one of the organizers. From there, they are to set off together for the one-day journey toward Gaza.
The cargo ships are carrying an array of donated goods not allowed into Gaza, including cement, prefab homes, lumber, window frames, paper for printing school books, children’s toys, a full dentist’s office, electric wheelchairs, and high-end medical equipment, Berlin said.
NO TOYS for KIDS?
That is JUST F***ING MEAN!
Israel initially allowed several small ships to reach Gaza, but since December 2008 has blocked all vessels from reaching the territory.
And the WORLD COMMUNITY SITS THERE with its nose up Israel's ass.
Among the passengers are lawmakers from a dozen European countries, a Holocaust survivor in her 80s, a Nobel Peace laureate, and a retired US Army colonel, Berlin said.
They DO NOT HAVE NAMES, 'eh, MSM?
Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor of Israel said the vessels would be blocked.
Yeah, instead we have to hear from the NaZionist Israeli Jew!
I find this cut quote interesting:
"We have warned the organizers that they would be breaking international law if they try to force their way into Gaza waters."
Yes, perhaps even the Zionist MSM of AmeriKa realizes Israel has not a leg to stand on when it comes to international law.
That is why the web version got the cut, isn't it?
Palmor said Israel asked the flotilla organizers to use land crossings to bring in the goods, but alleged they are less interested in delivering aid than in “promoting their radical agenda, playing into the hands of Hamas provocations.’’
Yeah, crossings that ISRAEL has BLOCKED!
And WE ALL KNOW WHOSE RADICAL AGENDA is being promoted, Zionist scum!
The organizers said they hope to deliver goods not permitted by Israel, but that they also want to draw attention to the blockade. “If we are being stopped, the world will see it on all the TV channels,’’ said activist Dror Feiler.
Actually, NO, they WILL NOT!
See: Six Jewish Companies Own 96% of the World's Media
Let's give them a chance this weekend, okay?
In other developments in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian hospital officials say 15 people were wounded in overnight Israeli air strikes....
Did you just hear a pin drop, Palestinians?
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Related:
"Zionists can't stop Freedom Flotilla
.... If Israel intercepts the flotilla, one must question who the aggressor is — 700 humanitarians from over 40 countries or a heavily armed Israeli naval force?
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The greatest concern is the announcement that Israeli ‘citizens' are preparing to sail with hundreds of boats to confront us. This is of concern since this may provide an excuse for the Israeli navy to intervene under the pretext of aiding its citizens. However, this contingent is likely to be made up of the most extreme elements of Israeli society, namely the illegal colonists....
What is clear is that all these threats from a heavily armed naval force against us has simply further strengthened our resolve....
May Allah watch over them.
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".... I never cease to be amazed at the power of the human spirit to survive. During my last visit to Gaza in October 2008 I was amazed and deeply moved by the power of the people I witnessed. In a triumph of hope over adversity and tremendous suffering, love still abides....
Where is the hope? Where is the love in the midst of such suffering and injustice? The international community has all but failed in its duty of care and seems unwilling or unable to take a stand against Israeli brutality but thankfully there are those who still refuse to stands aide. And so in an expression of love and solidarity the “Freedom Flotilla” takes to the water in an attempt to breach the siege on Gaza....
But above all we are inspired by the people of Gaza whose courage, love and joy in welcoming us, even in the midst of such suffering gives us all hope. They represent the very best of humanity and we are all privileged to be given the opportunity to support them in their nonviolent struggle for human dignity, and freedom.
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".... The Israeli government fails to gather that the tide has changed. We see through them. We all know what the Jewish state stands for....
This flotilla is a clear signal to Israel that the game is over. Israel is now all but officially isolated. All that is left for Israel is to come to terms with its true nature: a shameless racist, murderous and terrorist state....
the Israeli Government and the Israeli people better start to come to terms with the fact that the game is soon to be over....
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