Last week the GazaArk was attacked, sinking the vessel and causing considerable damage on the newly renovated boat. No one aboard was injured but investigations are ongoing. The Israel Defence Forces have declined to comment. Spokespeople have reiterated that they will continue to challenge the blockade. You can sink a boat, but you cant sink a movement-Gaza Ark spokesperson Ehab Lotayef. Laureate Mairead Maguire, has supported and participated in freedom flotillas to cross and break the Gaza Blockade and deliver much needed supplies to Palestinians. Jody Williams, Shirin Ebadi, Tawwakol Karman, Leymah Gbowee, Rigoberta Menchu Tum and Mairead Maguire are all supporters of the Gaza Ark.
Posted on: Wed, 07 May 2014 16:30:00 +0000