published by Tom Sullivan on Thu, 2010-06-03 07:47
Two Herald journalists captured by Israeli commandos and deported after being caught up in this week's deadly Gaza flotilla attack spoke today of their ordeal.
Sydney Morning Herald, 3 June 2010
The Sydney Morning Herald's chief correspondent Paul McGeough told of being aboard one of the Gaza aid flotilla vessels and seeing shadows of the Israeli navy's Zodiac boats circling.
published by Tom Sullivan on Thu, 2010-06-03 07:41
Irish citizens on board the last ship in the now-disbanded Middle East aid flotilla last night said they did not want to become “heroes or martyrs” as their voyage takes them nearer and nearer to the coast of Gaza.
Belfast Telegraph, 3 June 2010
published by Tom Sullivan on Thu, 2010-06-03 07:24
A Pakistani journalist who was captured during a naval attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla alleged Wednesday that Israeli soldiers were shooting people in cold blood.
IsraelNews.net, 2 June 2010
Talat Hussain, one of the 124 people arriving in Jordan following their release by Israeli authorities, claimed that the commandos 'shot people in the forehead'.
published by Crimes of Zion on Thu, 2010-06-03 00:17
First eyewitness accounts of raid contradict version put out by Israeli officials
Demonstrators wave the flags of Turkey and Palestine in a protest against Israel in Istanbul yesterday. The banners read 'Open sea pirate Israel' and 'Enough is enough'. Photograph: Murad Sezer/Reuters
published by Tom Sullivan on Wed, 2010-06-02 23:15
As you all know, we here at Mantiq al-Tayr always try to be of service.
published by Cherifa Sirry on Wed, 2010-06-02 21:56
Testimony of Dr. Hazem Farouk, Egyptian MP from the Muslim Brotherhood who was aboard the Freedom Flotilla and was released by Israel on 01 June 2010.
published by Tom Sullivan on Wed, 2010-06-02 08:03
Arab Knesset member who participated in Gaza aid flotilla holds press conference says, 'It was clear from size of force that boarded ship that purpose was not to stop sail, but to cause largest number of fatalities to prevent future initiatives'
YNetNews, 01 June 2010
published by Crimes of Zion on Wed, 2010-06-02 03:16
Following Israel's criminal raid in international waters on May 31st, the Rachel Corrie MV continues to sail towards the Gaza coastline in defiance of Israeli threats.
In an act of tremendous courage, the Rachel Corrie MV is determined to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
At noon today, I received the following message from Christopher Chang and Ram Kardigasu, on behalf of the Malaysian and Irish peace activists, who are on board the Rachel Corrie:
published by Tom Sullivan on Tue, 2010-06-01 21:47
The hasbara machinery in Tel Aviv and around the world has been working in overdrive since the moment Israel committed its disgusting act of piracy, kidnapping and murder on the high seas. Israel seems to think that by deluging the world's media with a torrent of lies it can somehow excuse its blatantly illegal, completely immoral and utterly repugnant actions.
published by Tom Sullivan on Tue, 2010-06-01 18:46
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has today warned Israel that if it harms any Irish citizens there will be "serious consequences".
Sunday Business Post, 01 June 2010
Mr Cowen also said that the Government is "very unhappy" with the current situation, and that the Israeli government hasn't "a leg to stand on" in their detention of Irish citizens, who he says must be released immediately.
"If any harm comes to any of our citizens, it will have the most serious consequences," said the Taoiseach.
published by Tom Sullivan on Tue, 2010-06-01 07:36
Has Israel lost it? Can the Gaza War of 2008-09 (1,300 dead) and the Lebanon War of 2006 (1,006 dead) and all the other wars and now yesterday's killings mean that the world will no longer accept Israel's rule?
Robert Fisk, The Independent, 1 June 2010
Don't hold your breath.
published by Tom Sullivan on Tue, 2010-06-01 07:25
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has accused Israel of kidnapping Irish citizens in international waters.
Sunday Business Post, 31 May 2010
Micheál Martin is furious after Israel announced it would deport all foreign nationals seized from a convoy of ships carrying aid to Gaza.
Israel launched an attack on the flotilla overnight, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens more.
published by Tom Sullivan on Mon, 2010-05-31 21:21
Turkey has threatened Israel with unprecedented action after Israeli forces attacked an aid vessel, killing 10 peace activists headed to Gaza.IBNLive 31 May 2010
Israel said 10 people died while those on the ship said at least 15 were killed.
published by Tom Sullivan on Mon, 2010-05-31 20:04
Brazil has joined a host of countries across the world to summon the Israeli ambassador over Tel Aviv's deadly attack on a Gaza-bound aid convoy.
Press TV, 31 May 2010
At least 20 people were killed and 50 others injured when the Israeli navy stormed the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid to the coastal enclave, early on Monday.
published by Tom Sullivan on Mon, 2010-05-31 19:06
Turkish PM says raid on Gaza-bound aid flotilla 'totally contrary to principles of international.' Merkel speaks with Netanyahu, Erdogan in bid to ease tensions. Irish PM: Israel de facto occupying force in Gaza.
YNetNews, 31 May 2010
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused Israel of state terrorism after Israeli marines stormed a Turkish aid ship bound for Gaza.
published by andie531 on Mon, 2010-05-31 16:39
“STOLEN NUKES,” MISSING WMD’S THAT CAUSED IRAQ WAR IN ISRAEL ALL ALONG
ISRAELI “ROGUE NUKES” USED TO JUSTFY GLOBAL “CRIME SPREE”
Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER/Senior Editor, Veterans Today
published by andie531 on Mon, 2010-05-31 15:50
published by Tom Sullivan on Mon, 2010-05-31 07:58
Cyprus, June 1, 2010, 6:30 am) Under darkness of night, Israeli commandoes dropped from a helicopter onto the Turkish passenger ship, Mavi Marmara, and began to shoot the moment their feet hit the deck. They fired directly into the crowd of civilians asleep. According to the live video from the ship, two have been killed, and 31 injured. Al Jazeera has just confirmed the numbers.
Streaming video shows the Israeli soldiers shooting at civilians, and our last SPOT beacon said, “HELP, we are being contacted by the Israelis.”
published by Tom Sullivan on Sun, 2010-05-30 22:29
The UN food agency says the Gaza Strip, under three years of an Israeli-imposed blockade, is suffering from scarce and poor nutrition resources.
Press TV, 30 May 2010
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) warned in a report that some 1.5 million people living in Gaza have endured more than 1,000 days of the restrictions.
published by Tom Sullivan on Sun, 2010-05-30 21:33
Of course the peace flotilla will not bring peace, and it won't even manage to reach the Gaza shore. The action plan has included dragging the ships to Ashdod port, but it has again dragged us to the shores of stupidity and wrongdoing.
Gideon Levy, Haaretz, 30 March 2010
published by Tom Sullivan on Sun, 2010-05-30 17:27
A flotilla of ships aiming to break Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip have set sail from Cyprus. A total of six ships are reported to be part of the "Freedom Flotilla".
Al Jazeera, 30 May 2010
Two other ships were damaged over the weekend, and remain in port in Cyprus.
published by Tom Sullivan on Sat, 2010-05-29 19:00
Cypriot authorities prevented pro-Palestinian activists, including 30 MPs from nine European countries, from leaving the island yesterday to join a flotilla in international waters, which is on its way to blockaded Gaza.
Cyprus Mail, 29 May 2010
published by Tom Sullivan on Sat, 2010-05-29 11:11
Haaretz reports today that Israel will attempt to block the humanitarian Freedom Flotilla heading toward Gaza. However, according to the Israeli paper, the humanitarian cargo would then be unloaded, inspected and sent to Gaza overland via the United Nations.
Gilad Atzmon, 27 May 2010
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