Freedom flotilla to set sail for Gaza again

In an attempt to channel aid to Gaza through the sea, the Free Gaza Movement will launch a second Freedom flotilla operation by the end of this year.

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Muaz Shabandri

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Published: Thu 7 Oct 2010, 9:08 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:20 PM

Undeterred by the Israeli army’s attack on the first flotilla fleet, the second attempt will be even bigger, according to the organisers.

Speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of a special programme hosted at the Dubai School of Government (DSG), Adam Shapiro, one of the organisers of the Free Gaza Movement, said: “It is going to be a peace mission with an even bigger participation. We aim to include civilian organisations from individual countries with us.”

A direct response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the peace mission hopes to deliver essential aid items with special emphasis on developing green technology for Gaza civillians.

Huwaida Arraf, Chair — Free Gaza movement, says, “It would be great to have a boat set sail from the UAE and we welcome the people of the UAE to participate with us in this peace mission.”

The Gaza Freedom Flotilla, comprising more than ten ships, is being organised for a second time to break Israel’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

“We will continue to mount pressure through the international community as we hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict,” added Arraf.

muaz@khaleejtimes.com


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