Col. Ann Wright introduced the upcoming “Break the Siege” Freedom Flotilla in Istanbul, Türkiye. Multiple ships are planned to sail on this emergency mission to bring humanitarian aid, break the siege, and end the blockade that has collectively punished Palestinians in Gaza for 17 years.
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The Freedom Flotilla mission “Break the Siege” will sail in mid April. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining the flotilla as participants, media, or medical staff. The goal of the mission is to deliver aid to the people in Gaza, but more importantly to break the illegal and inhumane siege placed
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Freedom Flotilla Steering Committee member Col. Ann Wright tweeted the following message: “@POTUS @SecBlinken If the Jordanians can air drop supplies into Gaza, why doesn’t the US? the US has 2 aircraft carriers offshore Gaza that could deliver tons of food and water—If YOU would let them save starving Palestinians!!!” The Jordanians have been dropping
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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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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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Despite a change of plans where Handala was not able to stop in Waterford, local Palestinian solidarity friends organized wonderful events. City council member John Hearne led the events; John had been part of the 2011 Freedom Flotilla crew on the Saoirse, one of two boats that had their propellers and pipes leading to their
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Freedom Flotilla Coalition with supporters in and around Yorkhill Quay, Glasgow.
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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. We
In Rotterdam, two events took place in commemoration of Nakba Day, May 15, 2022. The first was an exhibit entitled: \”Nakba has deep meaning for me.\” It was held at Verhalenhuis Belvédère; Rechthuislaan 1, 3072 LB Katendrecht, Rotterdam. In the exhibition, artist duo Gil & Moti show their new video work \’…After that no more
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Virtual Boat in La Rochelle, France June 1, 2022 Amis de Gaza et de la Palestine, Bonjour ! (Friends of Gaza and Palestine Hello!) AFPS17 (Association France Palestine Solidarité), Peace Movement, Cuba friends, Artisans du Monde, Amnesty International, some political groups, trade unions, and others) made a collaborative information dissemination and action for Palestine. Information
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