Waterford IPSC Thanks Local Builders, Trade Unionists, Individuals Who Donated To Gaza Aid Flotilla

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Friday May 28, 2010 13:47

by IPSC - IPSC Waterford

Waterford aid to Gaza

Freedom flotilla expected to arrive soon with vital humanitarian supplies for the people of Gaza,
among the vessels is the newly named M.V. Rachel Corry on her maiden voyage.

M.V. Rachel Corry of the Freedom Flotilla

Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign Waterford Branch Press Release 29th May 2010

Local cement and supplies on way to Gaza

Waterford IPSC sent a message of thanks to local builders, Trade Unionists and individuals who donated to the aid flotilla arriving in Gaza this weekend. Tonnes of cement, educational supplies and other humanitarian aid materials were collected locally and are on the Irish vessel in the seven-ship international Freedom Flotilla.

Waterford IPSC spokesperson Tom Curran said today they were hopeful of the aid breaking the embargo but "Reports coming from the Israeli Navy say they will jam the flotilla’s signals and communications, isolating those on board the ships, and barring the world from witnessing what could become a confrontation or prolonged naval stand-off."

“However,he continued the flotilla will non-violently resist Israeli attempts to seize their boats. Thousands of people have contributed to making this flotilla a reality, and the people of Gaza are expecting us."

" This action is not a symbolic gesture but a concrete intervention to allow the people of Gaza to rebuild their lives with dignity’, emphasized passenger, Aengus O’Snodaigh, TD Sinn Féin.

Ewa Jasiewicz who spoke recently at a lively public meeting in the Grenville Hotel added, "We are not breaking the law, we are upholding it. We are acting out of necessity to prevent a greater crime from taking place – the collective punishment of 1.5 million people imprisoned in Gaza. The international community is complicit in this collective punishment and must break its silence. Respect for international law is not optional, it is obligatory.’

The IPSC will hold a day of action next Saturday the 3rd June in the square Waterford .

Rachel Corry leaves for Gaza

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Comments (4 of 4)

by Tom - IPSC Waterford

Sat May 29, 2010 20:27

Firstly, thank you all for you comments,

I am actively following the progress of the flotilla and as soon as we get information
I am sending it via Twitter http://twitter.com/Waterfordsgroup if you want the latest then please follow us!

Again my sincere Thanks to all

Tom

Good job lads

by Waterford man

Sat May 29, 2010 20:15

the southeast is finally awake to the plight of the palestinians

Good on ya lads

All the best
Peter

Well done

by Ronan OD - IPSC

Fri May 28, 2010 15:02

Yes, fair play to everybody in Waterford IPSC! Well done.

Free Palestine!

God Bless all involved

by Ann Marie

Fri May 28, 2010 14:40

My prayers and hopes are with the Rachel Corry, God Bless all on board......

Best wishes to all in Waterford IPSC, keep up the good work lads

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Waterford IPSC Thanks Local Builders, Trade Unionists, Individuals Who Donated To Gaza Aid Flotilla

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