Freedom Flotilla Two

Δεύτερη και μεγαλύτερη αποστολή προς την Γάζα, αναμένετε να αναχωρίσει σε μερικές εβδομάδες



London, UK: Preparation is already well underway for an even larger “Freedom Flotilla Two” to be launched in the coming weeks. The new flotilla will travel to Gaza again in matter of weeks. Statements by the EU, the UN and others have made it imperative that Israel obey international law and lift the blockade. For example, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has stated that the siege is “unsustainable and unacceptable.” While Israel does have genuine security concerns, this does not allow it to break international law.

Contrary to Israeli spin-doctors, we want to emphasise that both the current and future flotillas are humanitarian and comprised of civilians working with other civilians, without support for specific Palestinian political parties. The humanitarian aid flotillas will continue to be sent until the siege on Gaza is lifted. We expect the international community to turn their strong words about the need to lift the siege on Gaza into concrete action. If governments don’t step up to insist that Israel abide by international law, civilians will continue to do the work.

Members of the media who wish to be onboard the “Freedom Flotilla Too” should contact the people below.

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Notes:

1-The European Campaign to End the Siege on Gaza (ECESG) is an umbrella group of 34 European human rights and humanitarian organisations who have come together to collectively pressure the international community and Israel to end the siege on Gaza’s civilian population.

2-The “Freedom Flotilla” comprised boats from the European Campaign to End the Siege on Gaza (ECESG), Free Gaza Movement (FG), Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH), Ship to Gaza Greece, Ship to Gaza Sweden, and the International Committee to Lift the Siege on Gaza

3-At present, MV Rachel Corrie is route to Gaza and due to dock there in the next days. The MV Rachel Corrie is carrying humanitarian supplies including medical equipment, wheelchairs, school supplies and cement. Onboard the boat is a mix of Malaysians and Irish civilians, including noble prize winner Mairead Corrigan-Maguire. The Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Brian Cowen has stated that “it is clear that this incident took place in international waters” and “If any harm comes to any of our citizens it will have the most serious consequences.”


For further information contact:


Greta Berlin

Free Gaza Movement

Tel: +35799187275


Rory Byrne

European Campaign to End the Siege on Gaza

Mobile: +44 (0)7980489841

Tel: +44 (0)2086218000

Email: info@savegaza.eu


Dr. Arafat Shoukri

European Campaign to End the Siege on Gaza

Mobile: +44 (0)7908200559

Tel: +44 (0)2086218000


Email: arafat@savegaza.eu

http://savegaza.eu/eng/index.php?id=434