flotilla

Unwelcome in Israel

Want to visit the West Bank? Don’t try flying to Ben Gurion airport: you won’t be welcome

Sunday, 10 July, 2011 - 11:43
London, UK

It is impossible to visit the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) without going through Israeli border control.

Shir Hever is an Israeli economist and commentator who researches the economic aspects of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories.

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The flotilla and the siege – resistance and complicity

While the second flotilla to Gaza prepared to set sail this week under the motto ‘Stay Human,’ Europe moved a step closer to full participation in the Israeli oppression of Palestinians

Thursday, 7 July, 2011 - 12:17
London, UK

Despite widespread Greek support for the Palestinian cause, the Greek government bent to

Miri Weingarten is an Israeli human rights activist and Director of JNews – Alternative Jewish Perspectives on Israel-Palestine.This piece is cross-posted on openDemocracy.

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Spinning the blockade

Superficial improvements in humanitarian conditions in Gaza will only deepen its political isolation: Is this the aim of the international community?

Tuesday, 15 June, 2010 - 09:13
London, UK

Politicians and officials are suggesting that the blockade of Gaza - defined on Monday by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as

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"Rachel Corrie" en route to Gaza; fears for the safety of her passengers.

Despite rumors to the contrary, passengers on the “Rachel Corrie,” one of the boats of the “Free Gaza” flotilla, have reported today that they are continuing to Gaza as planned.

Friday, 4 June, 2010 - 12:08
London, UK
Source: 
YNet, Haaretz, Free Gaza, Adalah, PHR-Israel, others

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