[Imc-East.-Mediterr.] PLEASE HELP US BREAK THE SIEGE OF GAZA

[Irish]

05 JULY 2009
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY <http://www.freegaza.org/en/donate> AND HELP US BREAK
THE SIEGE OF GAZA
www.FreeGaza.org

*“The landing of two wooden boats carrying human rights activists in Gaza is
an important symbolic victory ... Above all, what is being tested is whether
the imaginative engagement of dedicated private citizens can influence the
struggle of a beleaguered people for basic human rights, and whether their
courage and commitment can awaken the conscience of humanity to an unfolding
* tragedy.”
- Richard Falk, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the OPT (August
2008)

Dear Friends,

On Tuesday, July 30 the Israeli Navy forcibly boarded our boat, SPIRIT OF
HUMANITY, confiscating the ship and abducting 21 human rights workers and
journalists, including Nobel laureate Mairead Maguire and former U.S.
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. Israel's violent actions temporarily
prevented us from delivering much needed humanitarian and reconstruction
supplies to besieged Gaza.

All of us in the Free Gaza Movement have been overwhelmed with the support
and well-wishes we have received in these past days. All of us are deeply
grateful for the thousands of phone calls and emails that you have sent, the
demonstrations that have been organized around the world, and the pressure
you have brought to bear on Israel and your own governments to free the
'Free Gaza 21.' Thank you.

We began this campaign three years ago on hope alone. Many thought it
couldn’t be done. We did it. We broke through the Israeli siege. But *we
need your help to keep going*. To date, the Free Gaza Movement has organized
eight voyages to Palestine, successfully arriving in Gaza Port five times.
We have brought dozens of human rights workers, journalists,
parliamentarians, and others to Gaza, as well as tons of desperately needed
medical and humanitarian supplies. Free Gaza boats are the first
international ships to sail to the Gaza Strip since 1967.

Some are wondering whether or not this project is still sustainable. *We
don't just believe that it is - we know that it is*. If history demonstrates
anything, it is that the greatest of injustices can crumble in the blink of
an eye when confronted with a well-organized and determined resistance.

That’s why we're turning to you today. *We need your help now more than ever
*. We desperately need funds. None of these voyages would have been possible
without you, our friends. Your emotional, political, and financial support
is the foundation of all our successes.

We will not be deterred. With your support we will go to Gaza again and
again, until this siege is forever shattered. *Please give
generously*<http://www.freegaza.org/en/donate>to keep us afloat and to
ensure that the Palestinian people have free access
to the rest of the world.

Sincerely Yours,
Huwaida Arraf
Greta Berlin
Eliza Ernshire
Derek Graham
Fathi Jaouadi
Ramzi Kysia
Vaggelis Pissias
The interim Board of Directors for the Free Gaza Movement

PS: We're suggesting a donation <http://www.freegaza.org/en/donate> of €200,
but please give what you can. Your contributions will go directly toward the
purchase of a cargo ship and at least 2 new passenger vessels - making it
that much more difficult for Israel to stop us on our next voyage.

    * DONATE to Free Gaza by credit card through PayPal:
        Visit our website for more information, or send donations directly
through PayPal at "donations [at] freegaza.org"

    * DONATE to Free Gaza by wire transfer: To donate by wire transfer,
please send to:

      EURO Account
      Account name:     F.G. Human Rights Projects Ltd
      Account number:   0155-01-096552-00
      IBAN:          CY06 0020 0155 0000 0001 0965 5200
      Bank Name:     Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd
                     International Business Unit, Nicosia, Cyprus
      SWIFT Code:    BCYPCY2N

      US Dollar Account
      Account name:    F.G. Human Rights Projects Ltd
      Account number:  0155-40-768398-06
      IBAN:          CY04 0020 0155 0000 0040 7683 9806
      Bank Name:     Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd
                     International Business Unit, Nicosia, Cyprus
      SWIFT Code:    BCYPCY2N

      GBP Sterling Account
      Account name:    F.G. Human Rights Projects Ltd
      Account number:  0155-40-768401-01
      IBAN:          CY90 0020 0155 0000 0040 7684 0101
      Bank Name:     Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd
                     International Business Unit, Nicosia, Cyprus
      SWIFT Code:    BCYPCY2N

      For more information:
      tel: +357 99 081 767
      friends [at] freegaza.org


-- 
Greta Berlin
Free Gaza Movement
357 99 284 102
www.freegaza.org
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