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Handala Engages Is Welcomed by Palestine Solidarity Groups in Cobh, Ireland

After participating in several events in Rotterdam, the crew took a few days to carry out various maintenance on the boat. There was a very strong storm on the English channel which was not allowing Handala to set off.  Finally, facing severe waves and very strong winds we sailed a very challenging trip for the

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Crowds of supporters greet the boat Handala in Cork (Cobh) harbour. Palestinian and other flags flying.

Freedom Flotilla boat Handala visits Cobh on its way to Gaza

A boat named Handala [1], part of the Freedom Flotilla sailing to Gaza, is due to arrive in Cork Harbour this weekend, where it will berth at Kennedy Pier in Cobh, County Cork. After visiting various ports across Europe, the Freedom Flotilla will sail to Gaza where it will physically challenge Israel’s illegal maritime blockade

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Rotterdam, Holland

Local group – Rotterdam Palestina Coalitie After prolonged negotiations with the Dutch Port Authority, ‘Handala’ is finally docked in Rotterdam! The Freedom Flotilla Coalition had organized a place to dock with Rotterdam City Marina but for undisclosed reasons, were prevented from docking in the planned location. This delay impacted our peaceful event and demonstration to

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