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Handala in Bristol July 10-19

Handala arrived in Bristol on Monday 10 July making its way up the River Avon and under the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. Supporters with flags & banners greeted the boat together with local media as it progressed up through the lock-gates and into Bristol Harbour. Once past the swing-bridges, Handala was able to dock at

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Cardiff / Caerdydd, Wales Welcomes Gaza Freedom Flotilla, July 7-10

A big thank you to Cardiff PSC for greeting Handala so warmly and for organizing the numerous meaningful events! Again, it was a delight to be greeted with flags, cheers and Free Palestine chants as we approached and entered the lock on Cardiff’s barrage. Shortly after our arrival we held multiple interviews, including one television

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Handala on Caledonian Canal

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{:en} After crossing Loch Ness and reaching partway through the Caledonian Canal, the Freedom Flotilla boat Handala was delayed in the Laggan Locks area due to a broken swing bridge. This restriction required last-minute changes to our itinerary. “We were looking forward to being in Glasgow and meeting locals who stand for Palestinian human rights.

{:en}Scotland – Caledonian Canal: Handala Delayed by Broken Bridge – Freedom Flotilla Undeterred in Our Mission{:}{:ar}بيان تحالف أسطول الحرية حول قارب كسر الحصار “حنظلة”{:} Read More »

Freedom Flotilla Coalition responds to PNGO call

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) respects the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations Network (PNGO)’s call of 1 February for serious pressure to be exerted (in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1860) to end Israel’s illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip. PNGO’s call comes as the Palestinians of Gaza enter their sixteenth year of air, sea

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Sailing For the Children of Gaza

After the global pandemic pause, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition is now set to resume our sailing to challenge the illegal, immoral and inhuman blockade of Gaza. We met in London between 4-6 November with representatives of our member campaigns from different countries (Norway, Malaysia, US, Sweden, Canada, France, New Zealand, Turkey and the International Committee

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