URGENT ACTION: Israeli Warships Approach Gaza Flotilla; Boarding and Commandeering Imminent
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We have received word from the two ships en route to Gaza, the Saoirse and the Tahrir, that Israeli warships are approaching both ship. The Tahrir has received radio contact from the Israeli authorities, asking about their final destination. They replied, ‘the conscience of humanity’. When asked again, they said ‘The betterment of mankind’. Boarding and commandeering are imminent. On board the Tahrir is one American, Kit Kittredge.
The boats are presently 48 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. The first flotilla to break the siege was intercepted about 35 nautical miles off shore. [1]
Now is the time to act. Call the State Department and the White House and tell them to press the Israelis to ensure the safety of those aboard the two ships!
Call the State Department:
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 202-647-5291
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro 011-972-3-519-7575
Office of Israel/Palestinian Affairs Paul Sutphin 202-647-3672
Office of Consular Affairs, Kim Richter 202-647-8308
and the White House: 202-456-1414
This situation is developing. For updates, stay tuned to our Twitter, Facebook, ustogaza.org, tahrir.ca, and irishshiptogaza.org.
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References:
1. "Israel attacks Gaza aid fleet," Al Jazeera, May 31, 2010, http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/05/201053133047995359.html