Two ships to sail from Cyprus to Gaza on August 5th to break the Israeli siege, says Al-Khudari

[ 27/07/2008 - 12:19 PM ]

GAZA, (PIC)--

MP Jamal Al-Khudari, the head of the popular committee against the siege, announced Sunday that two ships, under the auspices of the Free Gaza Movement, will sail from Cyprus to the Gaza Strip on August 5th, in an attempt to break the Israeli siege imposed on the Strip.

In a press conference, MP Khudari stated that one ship will be carrying humanitarian aid and the other will be boarded by human rights activists, media crews and other personalities.

The lawmaker expected that the Israeli occupation will intercept the ships as they enter the Gaza waters, pointing out that there are seats allocated for media workers who will cover the events on air.

The lawmaker also said that in the event of the arrival of the ships to the Gaza shore safely, they will transport Palestinian patients for medical treatment abroad.

The lawmaker noted that ten large boats, boarded by representatives of the popular committee against the siege and other anti-siege institutions in addition to journalists, will leave the Gaza shore to receive the Cypriot ships.

The lawmaker underlined that the passengers of this voyage are aware of the dangers they may face during their sailing venture, adding that if the Israeli occupation assaulted the ships, it would be an appropriate opportunity to show the viciousness of the Israeli siege and aggression through media outlets.

Solidarity boats to arrive in Gaza shores soon

Sunday July 27, 2008 14:40 by Rami Almeghari - IMEMC & Agencies

Jamal Alkhudari, chairman of the local popular committee to break the Israeli siege of Gaza Strip, confirmed on Sunday that two international boats, loaded with internationals and assistance packages, will arrive in Gaza between August5-10.

In a press conference in Gaza city, Al-Khudari pointed out that two boats will arrive in Gaza shores, coming from Cyprus. One of the boats will carry peace activists, foreign parliamentarians and Palestinian refugees from overseas.

Al-Khudary expected that Israel will intercept the boats, saying that the boat's passengers are ready to face any Israeli measures against them, even if they are forced to stay besieged on board.

He pointed out that tens of Gaza boats will be welcoming the visiting boats, maintaining that a press conference will be held upon arrival of the solidarity boats. Israel has been imposing a crippling closure on the coastal region since June2007.

Many essential food items and raw materials have been made scarce as unemployment and poverty rates have hit the highest records.

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