BREAKING NEWS: Victory for the People of Gaza, Viva Palestina U.S.A With Humanitarian Aid Breaks Israeli Siege and Enters Gaza!!
15. Jul, 2009
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At approximately 1820GMT on July 15 2009, the Viva Palestina US Convoy finally crossed into Gaza from the Rafah Crossing in Egypt. Headed up by the British Member of Parliament, George Galloway as well as former Congresswoman Cynthia Mckinney, the convoy was due to bring over US$1million of AID and humanitarian assistance into the besieged Gaza Strip. Due to problems created by the Mobarak Regime in Egypt they were finally only able to cross with half of that amount of aid.
This recording was recorded live as they entered Gaza, and has a short speech by George Galloway where he explains the situation and introduces that there will soon be a Viva Palestina Venezuala.
Viva Palestina Lifeline II enters Gaza
15th July 2009
The US Viva Palestina convoy today crossed into the Gaza Strip. This is a victory for the people of Gaza. We were determined not to be denied in bringing humanitarian aid to the children of Gaza. The silence of the world is deafening as the people of Gaza suffer, but the two hundred Americans and over one million dollars worth of aide that is going through confirms our commitment to a free Palestine. Long live the people of Palestine .
We will bring you more details as we get them.
From Press TV – www.presstv.ir
The Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy enters the Gaza Strip, breaking the deadly Israeli blockade imposed on 1.5 million Palestinians for a second time.
The American aid convoy carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of supplies for the people of Gaza crossed the Rafah border on Wednesday upon receiving permission from Cairo after a 10-day delay.
The 200 activists are allowed to stay in the coastal territory only for 24 hours, a Press TV correspondent reported.
Viva Palestina activists, all Americans, including Charles Barron, a New York City Councilman, say that they have been stranded on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing for about 10 days despite earlier arrangements.
The humanitarian aid convoy consisting of 50 vehicles is the second organized by British Member of Parliament and Press TV presenter George Galloway.
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Brilliant! Well done to all of you for your perseverance and determination.
Thank you for bringing not only medical aid to the people of Gaza, but also joy and HOPE.
How wicked that the Egyptians did not allow the cars in though. Amazing that the world allows them to get away with this. I trust you will demand full financial compensation.
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Brilliant! Well done to all of you for your perseverance and determination. Thank you for bringing not only medical aid to the people of Gaza, but also joy and HOPE. How wicked that the Egyptians did not allow the cars in though. Amazing that the world allows them to get away with this. I trust you will demand full financial compensation.
Jane Jewell
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Damnation: only 24 hours to commune with the people in Gaza…anger doesn’t do justice to my emotions when I read of this grossly strangulating restriction (confirmation of something I read last night; part of Eqypt’s cowardly genuflection/obeisance to Zionism and Israeli-occupied America).
The poor convoy members must be exhausted to begin with after all the jerking around to which they’ve been subjected just trying to gain entry to Gaza, and now this. And think of Cynthia — kidnapped, jailed, largely ignored, jetting back and forth…; I can’t imagine the stress on her mind and body….
Best regards, in solidarity,
Robert Stiver
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I joined the Viva-Palestina-USA Convoy to Gaza. The Egyptian Authority permitted us only 24 hours visit to Gaza. It was a Sad and Happy 24-hours.
Sad to see the destruction and devastation, of the infrastructure, schools, mosques, churches, hospitals, even the sewage system collapsed, shortage of food, water, and such basic amenities that come into Gaza through the tunnels and the wounded.
Happy to see the Gazans despite all the hardships they endure, “alive” and dignified, hospitable and smiling people.
You DONOT see Beggars on the street of Gaza, like we saw in Cairo. The policemen are disciplined, polite and helpful, unlike what we experienced in Cairo. There is no bribery like in Cairo.
The owner of a Felafel Restaurant, refused to accept payment for felafel sandwhiches, from members of the Convoy, even though we insisted on paying for it.
Our 24-Hour stay in Gaza was much richer experience than our 11 days wait in Cairo for permit to enter Gaza. The food and water tasted better in Gaza than Cairo, the Gazans were dignified and full of spirit. I admire their courage and resilience.
Lastly, I have come away feeling so sorry that American foreign policy has been so misguided resulting in decades of suffering of Palestinian children generation after generation.
How long will the children of Palestine have to endure such suffering for simply being Palestinians, before the world and the so-called international community wake-up to their suffering ?
Mariam
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