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By William Bowles
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31 May, 2010

The BBC has outdone itself this time with an outrageous piece of blatant Israeli propaganda.

It was a tossup: should I go to the demonstration outside 10 Downing Street today (31/5/10) or write this piece on the absolutely outrageous ‘coverage’ by the BBC of the massacre of at least nineteen people by the Israeli military in international waters?

“It happened about 40 miles (64 km) out to sea, in international waters. — ‘Deaths as Israeli forces storm Gaza aid ship’, BBC, 31 May, 2010

US activist loses eye after being shot in face with tear gas canister

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International Solidarity Movement
31 May 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

American activist loses eye after being shot in face with tear gas canister

31 May 2010: An American solidarity activist was shot in the face with a tear gas canister during a demonstration in Qalandiya, today. Emily Henochowicz is currently in Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem undergoing surgery to remove her left eye, following the demonstration that was held in protest to Israel’s murder of at least 10 civilians aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla in international waters this morning.

“Operation Justified Vengeance” by Michel Chossudovsky

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by Michel Chossudovsky
Global Research, May 31, 2010

Israeli Strike on Freedom Flotilla to Gaza is Part of a Broader Military Agenda

War Criminal Prime Minister Netanyahu, who directly ordered the strike on the international flotilla to Gaza was on an official visit to Canada at the time of the Israeli attack.  The strike constitutes an act of piracy in violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Words Fail: People Of Conscience Condemn Terrorist Israel’s Actions by Cindy Sheehan

Updated: June 1, 2010 added video

by Cindy Sheehan
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Cindy Sheehan’s Soapbox
May 31, 2010

First and foremost, we mourn the deaths of the 20 humanitarian aid workers that were spinelessly slaughtered by the terrorist state of Israel. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families in this terrible time of senseless loss. We also wish a speedy and complete recovery to the up to 80 people who were wounded by the IDF in this abominable attack in International Waters.

We severely condemn, with the very harshest tone imaginable, the murderous attack conducted upon the innocent unarmed humanitarians of the FREE GAZA ‘Freedom Flotilla’ within International Waters.

Gaza Aid Convoy Attack: Israel’s Murderous Sea Piracy a Horrendous Moment of Truth for US Policy By Finian Cunningham

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by Finian Cunningham
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31 May, 2010

This time, the Israeli war machine may have gone too far for international public opinion to stomach.  In the early hours of 31 May, before daybreak, Israeli commandos stormed the international civilian aid convoy heading for Gaza. Between 20-24 volunteers onboard have been killed and at least 50 injured, according to various reports, but the number of casualties has risen rapidly from the initial reports of two dead. The final death toll could be greater.

The actions by Israeli forces have been condemned by governments around the world. European governments, including those of Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Norway and Sweden have summoned their respective Israeli envoys over the incident. Turkish prime minister Recep Erdogan is reported to have cut short a trip to South America and his country is said to have recalled its ambassador to Israel in protest.

Audrey Bomse Member Of Gaza Flotilla Responds To Israeli Press Conference On Attack

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May 31, 2010 CNN

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Audrey Bomse Member Of Gaza Flotilla Resonds To Israeli Press Conf On Attack

This Country Needs a Few Good Communists by Chris Hedges

by Chris Hedges
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May 31, 2010

Noam Chomsky Speaks to Birzeit University via video conference

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May 30, 2010 — Noam Chomsky Speaks to Birzeit University via video conference.
5/24/2010

Chomsky was scheduled to speak at Birzeit University in person, but was denied entry to the West Bank by the Israeli Department of the Interior.
He delivered the talk by video conference in Jordan.

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20 killed, Israel attacks Gaza aid fleet; protests in Turkey

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Press TV on May 31, 2010

Israeli forces have attacked the international aid convoy Freedom Flotilla en route to the besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and leaving more than 50 injured. The interception reportedly took place in international waters, more than 150km (90 miles) off the coast of Gaza. Israeli navy forces and helicopters have taken over the ships in the humanitarian aid convoy and are using force against those on board, a Press TV correspondent reported.