Will the 'Free Gaza' boat, reach Gaza ???

Breaking the siege - craven governments shamed by a brave band of volunteers

STUART LITTLEWOOD

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August 3, 2008

Will the 'Free Gaza' boat, which is about to sail from Cyprus, succeed in running the gauntlet and delivering its desperately needed cargo of medical supplies to the besieged enclave of Gaza?

On board, we are told, will be some 60 Palestinians, Israelis and Internationals from 15 countries, all determined to break the cruel blockade and see a modicum of justice done, albeit in this small way. Those 60 volunteers represent the hopes and good wishes of millions of civilised people who are sick of the despicable conduct of Israel and those cowardly leaders of the western world who stooge for the lawless regime and bring universal contempt down on their own once-great nations.

Will Israeli gunboats turn back this peaceful, humanitarian? Will they board the vessel, beat up the crew, humiliate the passengers and confiscate any 'goodies' they find? Will they simply open fire, as they often do on Gazan fishing boats even if they are nowhere near Israeli waters? Israel’s navy thinks nothing of shelling Gaza’s beach where children play.

Or will they have a sudden attack of human decency and let the voyage proceed to its destination unmolested?

Right-thinking people may be wondering why there is no international action to ensure the freedom boat's safe and uninterrupted passage to Gaza, considering that it will be sailing through international waters and Palestinian territorial waters. Any attempt to stop the vessel would surely contravene maritime law and breach the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The latter is an important set of undertakings and Israel happens to be one of the 137 States that are party to it.

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I doubt it will make it. Star and flag.

Originally posted by jackinthebox
I doubt it will make it. Star and flag.

Yes, that would be really sad, especially for humanitarian relief.

We all hope you guys and girls come home safe sound and soon! We all are proud that your trying to bring freedom to other countries. Without brave people like you we would not have such a great place to live.
MOSAB QASHOO