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DESCRIPTION:As it nears Gazan waters, support the 2018 Freedom Flotilla. Tell Israeli 
 and American officials: "The Whole World is Watching."\n\nThe Freedom 
 Flotilla has left Palermo to break the illegal Israeli blockade of Gaza. 
 \n\nThree boats are sailing with boxes of medical supplies: Al Awda (The 
 Return), a large converted fishing vessel; Freedom to Gaza, a large sailing 
 vessel; and Falestine, a smaller sailing vessel. A fourth boat, Mairead, 
 will not sail at this time. Another Sicilian port, Messina, opened its open 
 civil society arms as usual with a series of community events. We are 
 grateful for their solidarity. \n\nAll three boats making their way to Gaza 
 will be donated to the Union of Agricultural Work Committees, which 
 includes a fisherman's union that will use the boats to fish in order to 
 feed their families. \n\nSpokesperson for the Swedish Ship to Gaza 
 campaign, Jeannette Escanilla, said the boats would provide important 
 economic and training opportunities for Palestinians trapped in 
 Gaza.\n\n"The illegal Israeli naval blockade has devastated the Palestinian 
 economy, and in particular has hurt the fishing industry in Gaza so these 
 boats will provide important economic opportunities for Palestinians in 
 Gaza, and also training opportunities in sailing, to enable them to gain 
 better qualifications. Currently, the Israeli Occupying Forces prevent 
 Palestinians in Gaza from sailing more than a few nautical miles from 
 shore, and routinely attack fishing and other boats from Gaza."\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/07/26/18816597.php
SUMMARY:Vigil for Gaza Freedom Flotilla
LOCATION:Town Clock, Corner of Water Street and Pacific Avenue, Downtown Santa Cruz
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/07/26/18816597.php
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