Welcome to BBC Israel By William Bowles

By William Bowles
Featured Writer
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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
Featured Writer
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Cindy Sheehan’s Soapbox Blog
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
Featured Writer
Dandelion Salad
Finian.cunningham@gmail.com
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

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.

Confirmed report: Israeli Forces Have Killed 16 Passengers On Board The Flotilla, 60 Injured (updated)

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Latest updates are below; scroll down please.

From Facebook:
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Call for action from activist Caoimhe Butterly (Gaza TV News)

GazaTVNews — May 30, 2010

Two Gaza Freedom Flotilla ships have been contacted by IDF boats + Message from Cindy Sheehan

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From Facebook:

Sarah Irving May 30 at 3:23pm

In the last few minutes, at least two of the FreeGaza flotilla boats (the Turkish IHH boat and FreeGaza’s Challenger 2) have been contacted and/or approached by IDF boats in international waters. If you haven’t already contacted your press, elected representatives and other decision makers, in whatever country you are from, now is the time! Protest at Israeli state piracy, and demand that all governments follow their duty to protect humanitarian missions.

From International Brigade to Freedom Flotilla: Remembering the ancestors of our struggle By William Bowles

By William Bowles
Featured Writer
Dandelion Salad
Creative-i
30 May, 2010

In the light of the Freedom Flotilla on its way to Gaza and the opposition it’s facing, not only from Israel, but the news blackout by the corporate/state media of the seven hundred brave people making the trip, it’s worth recalling that back in the 1930s the International Brigade was formed to defend Spain’s democratic Revolution against Fascism.

Gaza flotilla show down + Radio contact with Cyprus Police + FreeGaza Update

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RussiaToday — May 28, 2010 — Gaza could be set for its latest humanitarian, and possibly military, confrontation. An international flotilla carrying aid is heading there, in defiance of a blockade imposed by Israel. Tel Aviv is preparing to block the effort at all costs.

From Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate RE: Gaza-Palestine, Vanunu and More

by Eileen Fleming
Featured Writer
Dandelion Salad
26 May, 2010

TRIBUTE TO THE PEOPLE OF GAZA

By Mairead Maguire –  Nobel Peace Laureate

I never cease to be amazed at the power of the human spirit to survive. During my last visit to Gaza in October 2008 I was amazed and deeply moved by the power of the people I witnessed. In a triumph of hope over adversity and tremendous suffering, love still abides.

Breaking the siege on Gaza – Continued Human Rights Violations by Israel

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PressTVGlobalNews

May 23, 2010 — Palestinians day to day life in occupied territories.