DRANT #315: FREE GAZA FREEDOM SHIP

Free Gaza: Can unarmed seaborne civilians break the siege of Gaza? August 2nd, 2008 | Posted in Press Releases, International Actions Inaugurating The Free Gaza Movement Sailing to Gaza DESTINATION: GAZA PORT In August, unarmed Palestinians, Israelis and internationals will sail directly to Gaza without going through Israeli territory or seeking permission from Israeli authorities. They include an 81-year-old Catholic nun, an 83-year-old Holocaust survivor, Palestinians from Gaza, 17 nationalities, four major religions and the international press (including Tony Blair's journalist sister-in-law, Lauren Booth). On Monday, August 4, 2008, the Free Gaza Movement publicly introduces its international team that will take volunteers from Cyprus to Gaza in popular solidarity with Palestinian human rights. From that day, any attempt to damage the project will be considered an act of aggression against a nonviolent international human rights mission. WATCH VIDEO HERE Media places on the boat are taken. Since there are many journalists on a short list, we suggest journalists work together to find a separate press vessel, and we are prepared to help network those interested. For more information go to www.freegaza.org where the actual voyage can be watched in real time, by video streaming from the satellite broadcasting on board. Since this [non-violent/entirely peaceful] voyage is being funded by private donation, Free Gaza Movement welcomes donations online at its website. For more information contact: Greta Berlin, +357-990 81767 (iristulip@gmail.com) Angela Godfrey-Goldstein: +357-990 75194 (angela@icahd.org ) Angela Godfrey-Goldstein (Action Advocacy Officer) The Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD)