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BREAKING: Canadian & Irish ships challenge Israel’s illegal blockade

BREAKING: Canadian & Irish ships challenge Israel’s illegal blockade

The Canadian ship Tahrir and the Irish ship Saoirse have successfully reached international waters, marking the start of the Freedom Waves to Gaza campaign. The boats are currently in the Mediterranean Sea, on their way to Gaza.   “Flowing out of the Freedom Flotillas, the Freedom Waves to Gaza are now underway,” says Canadian Boat to Gaza organizer Ehab Lotayef...

Interview with Chris Verweij, activist on the Dutch Flotilla boat

Interview with Chris Verweij, activist on the Dutch Flotilla boat

By Ikram Jaballah, Wijblijvenhier – translated from original version in Dutch by docjazz.com. On June 22nd, the Dutch delegation of Freedom Flotilla II had gathered on Corfu, after months of preparations. After receiving training sessions in non-violent self-defense, they were ready to sail on the 25th. In the mean time  a lot has happened, including organizational delays, sabotaged boats,  and...