Gaza flotilla passengers positive about their mission - PressTV

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The freedom wave continues on its path to Gaza. Despite Israeli warnings that it will be intercepted, passengers on the two boats led by groups from Canada and Ireland remain positive about their mission.


As with previous attempts at breaking the siege, one common theme is the diverse nature of its participants.

"Despite the fact that the boats were forced to reduce their numbers by the Turkish port authorities, the two vessels carry passengers from Canada, Ireland, The US, Australia, and of course Palestine. This remains, as its predecessors have been, an international effort."

Michael is from Sydney Australia. He's making the journey at significant personal expense, for the second time, after the attempt at launching a flotilla earlier this year was crushed by Greek authorities. He says he's driven by his experiences in Palestine.

See and hear Michael Coleman who says he was outraged at what he saw and is shocked by the amount of global ignorance on the issue

Michael is joined by Kit from the US, who believes Americans have a responsibility to challenge their government's role in the Middle East.

Israel has, as in the past, condemned the initiative as a provocation, and a threat to its security. It says the waves of boats are a futile and worthless gesture, and any aid should go through its ports.

For now the propellers keep turning, the passengers inside waiting. They have faith that one day they will reach Gaza. But today, Israel's warships loom over the horizon.

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[stophypocrisy]

FREE PALESTINE! From the terrorist state of Israel. The real America are behind you. Peace.

[malachesis]

Bless you, honorable citizens of the world! You are an inspiration amidst so much apathy!

[MrShnooksie]

@simon44

-Turkey apologized for killings 14,000 Kurds while crushing a Kurdish rebellion in 1930s

-Tense time for relations between Turkey & its minority Kurds

-Mr. Erdogan's government is currently fighting against autonomy-seeking Kurdish rebels despite efforts to seek peace, it says it is determined to crush the rebels if they don't lay down arms.

-The fighting killed tens of thousands since '84 is the latest of several uprisings by Kurds in Turkey's largely Kurdish southeast

[xfiles9302]

There is already a Palestinian state in SAUDI ARABIA they need to go there. The Isrealis bougt the land in Gaza and Palestine in the 1850's from Greek landowners. "The existence of a separate Palestinian identity is there only for tactical reasons. The establishment of a Palestinian state is a new expedient to continue the fight against Zionism and for Arab unity" - Zoheir Muhsin, head of the PLO Military Operations Department and member of the PLO Executive Council (1977)

[jgmetals81]

@simon44 at least you know when to quit....no hard feelings

[jgmetals81]

@simon44 yeah....ok

[simon44]

@jgmetals81 Whatever. There doesn't seem to be any point in arguing with you. The fact you disagree with an aid ship is sad.

[jgmetals81]

@simon44 as far as agreeing with the aid...absolutely NOT...They are sworn enemies of the U.S. Israel, and the rest of the west....ME blinded by propaganda....thanks for the laugh..I needed that.

[jgmetals81]

@simon44 ME blinded by propaganda...now thats rich....but i just put it together that you're British...so I'll cut you some slack....the UK is so overrun with islamists and their propaganda its no wonder you're so confused.

[simon44]

@jgmetals81 How is it flawed? You're clearly blinded by propaganda mate. Anyway, you still haven't even commented on this aid ship. These people are outsiders who want to help the people of Palestine. Can I take it you agree with the aid they are providing at least?

[jgmetals81]

@simon44 1. your history is flawed. 2. No matter how much you may or may not think its fair...war is a game thats played for keeps...and again THE WAR THAT LED TO ISRAELI STATEHOOD WAS STARTED BY THE PALESTINIANS. Stop ignoring the facts.

[simon44]

@jgmetals81 BTW my best friends are jewish.