US activists direct anger over Gaza at US Congress

Following last week's deadly attack on the Gaza-bound "Freedom Flotilla" that was carrying humanitarian aid, protesters in the US have stepped up their campaign against the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory.

In response to accusations of terrorism for being involved with the Free Gaza Movement, a small group of Americans turned up at Democrat Brad Sherman's Capitol Hill office, with the intention of voluntarily making themselves available for arrest.

"Call [the congressman] and tell him you have four terrorists here and something needs to be done," the group demanded.

The crime they are allegedly guilty of is "[challenging] a policy of Israel that is being so destructive to the people of Gaza," said retired US Army Colonel and activist Ann Wright

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This is the reason why Ann Wright and others boarded the flotilla with humanitarian aid and headed for Gaza -- actions that Congressman Sherman says the activists should be prosecuted for, alleging they were helping terrorists, or were even guilty of being them.

Despite the group's publicity stunt in the US capital, the activists have brought to light what they believe is a serious issue -- US Congress is out of touch over the Gaza issue.

"I think that it's clear that Congress' policies, its votes, its positions on this conflict are so out of the tune with the rest of the world and even with the American public that it's beyond belief," said Adam Shapiro, Free Gaza Movement activist.

Congressman Sherman's stance reflects US Congress' continued support of Israel's policies in the wake of the deadly flotilla raid.

"The rest of the world knows exactly what America is doing. The US government is protecting Israel in everything that it does," said Ann Wright.

While people are protesting on the streets of the US and other countries, musicians have boycotted Israel because of their policies, and politicians in other countries have condemned the state.

"Israel has made a historic mistake. This mistake is not just against Turkey, but also against all 32 countries represented on the boat attacked," declared Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently.

Even US President Obama says the blockade of Gaza cannot continue:

"Not only is the status quo with respect to Gaza unsustainable, but the status quo with respect to the Middle East is unsustainable," he said.

In light of Obama's statement, Republican Congressman Mike Pence fired back, "Mr. President, whose side are you on? You said, 'The situation in Gaza is unsustainable.' The truth is your policy toward Israel is unsustainable."

In addition, Congress has expressed its criticism of Obama's pledge of $400 million in aid to the Palestinians who are suffering at Israel's hands.

"Today's pledge to fund another bailout of the Palestinian leadership -- a $400 million windfall -- sends the message that standing in the way of peace and freedom can be quite profitable," reads the statement by Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

Activists say that what is not paying off is the unrelenting US support of Israel.

"US policies need to change and US polices are really endangering the United States," Ann Wright said.

Even though Congress has lashed back over the aid package, activists say the Palestinians are paying too.

"We all believe that the siege of Gaza must end, that the open air prison that's caused by the Israeli policies of siege and blockade must end," Ann Wright concluded.

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[hatzihatzil]

Let Israel sink those flaw Atillahs and clean Gaza for good !!!!

[jonnyracerx]

The REAL Palestinians always have been the Jews.

It was a derogatory term Romans used to mock them based on the Philistines that fought with Israel.

100 years ago, the area was mostly Jews, ruled by the Turks.

Arabs moved into the area when they found out that Brittan was to re-establish Israel. There are refugees, because Arab countries won't let them come back

[jonnyracerx]

Israel has a right to defend itself from those who wish to destroy her.

Arab propaganda is all lies. Get your facts straight.

Palestine was a Roman derogatory term for Israel.

Arabs started moving into the area after they heard Israel was coming back.

Fools oppose Israel.

[Twisteddreamer78]

@plonkies Israel was there before Palestine actually and were robbed of that land by Rome......And casualties will happen...Especially when Militant groups fire on Israeli Citizens from Churches and Schools and are protected by Palestinian "Citizens"....You forgot to mention all of the Women and Children Israelis that are killed by Palestinian nuts.....

[plonkies]

@Twisteddreamer78 last time i checked soldiers of israel killed an unarmed 10 yr old... last time i checked bulletholes in baby's belly.. last time i checked since 1950's the Palestinian is living in terror when a fake country called israel is formed by the US... now?? who's the terrorist..

[Twisteddreamer78]

@plonkies Last time I checked, "pebbles aren't easily attached to nut cases from Palestine who blow themselves to hell in the middle of a group of Israeli Citizens or fired from rocket launchers at Israeli Citizens during peace time.

Have you seen the video of Palestinian Militants firing on Israeli soldiers while holding up small children as shields?.... But hey, it's trendy to be a jack ass these days right?

[plonkies]

@Twisteddreamer78 hahahahhaha palestine?? terrorist state??? what? they're gonna terrorize you with pebbles?? ignorant american red neck fuck-up!!!

[61talya]

@Twisteddreamer78 Israelis have successfully convinced the U.S, that those onboard were terrorists, by putting out a propaganda video, which they just so happen to bring with them when raiding the ship, to show themselves as the victims, in order to cover up or justify their crimes against civilians on the ship. Not one activist was arresedt for terrorism, after 500 or so people from the ship were detained in Israel up to 12 days for some.

[Twisteddreamer78]

I believe it's those activists that are out of touch with the issue.

Palestine is a terrorist state and no Israel is not. they were well within their rights to board the Flotilla according to international maritime law. Those jack asses on the flotilla were terrorists seeking to aid other terrorists.

[boots920]

1933 Transfer Agreement Hilter and the Zionists

1) Establish the state of Israel - that subverts the Torah Word of G-d

2) Eliminate the Children of G-d - Holocaust

1913 - Bank of Satan Worshippers

1914 - WW1 - Love of money and power

1939 - WW2 - Eliminate the Children of G-d subvert the Torah

1941 - Sept 11, 1941 Pentagon - Devil's sign construction

1948 - Modern State of Israel (against the word of G-d) Torah

2001 - Sept 11, 2001 - Final Phase

Obama = Zionist Agent