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The Libyan Al-Quds 5 Convoy Reaches the Gaza Strip

Some of the activists of the Libyan Al-Quds 5 convoy flew to the El Arish airport in Egypt on January 4 and 5. Each plane held 20 activists and 80 tons of medical and other humanitarian equipment. The equipment entered… Continue reading

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Gaza-Bound ‘Asia to Gaza Solidarity Caravan’ Leaving India

The Asian convoy set out from Delhi in India on December 1. It was delayed for a number of days by the Indian and Pakistani authorities on the border between the two countries, but on December 5 it crossed the border on its way to Lahore, Pakistan, and from… Continue reading

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The British Road to Hope Convoy on Its Way to the Gaza Strip

Some ten of the activists from the British convoy calling itself the “Road to Hope,” who were abducted last week to Greece by the captain of the ship they had tried to rent, were released by the Greek coast guard. Those who were left in… Continue reading

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Summary of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip

The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a variety of humanitarian aid and development assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip on a daily basis. The following report details cross-border activities for the… Continue reading

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Viva Palestina Aid Convoy Departing Sunday for Gaza

The Viva Palestina Gaza humanitarian convoy that includes passengers who were aboard the previous Mavi Marmara Flotilla (may 31) will set sail Sunday in an attempt to deliver aid for Palestinians, the organizers said… Continue reading

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Viva Palestina Aid Convoy Still Waits In Syria For Authorization To Enter Egypt

The Viva Palestina aid convoy is still in the Syrian port of Latakia. It has apparently not yet received authorization from Egypt to enter its territory. It is also not clear whether it will be able to rent a ship to take it to the port of El Arish… Continue reading

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Israel Naval Forces Peacefully Intercept Aid Boat to Gaza

the Irene, a small boat with several passangers headed to Gaza were peacefully intercepted by the Israel Navy and rerouted to Ashdod Port. Israel has implemented a maritime closure on the waters off of Gaza, which is currently under the control of the… Continue reading

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The Ideology Behind the Mavi Marmara Flotilla

Conspicuous among the passengers and organizations aboard the Mavi Marmara were Turkish and Arab Islamic extremists led by IHH. They were joined by extremist European left activists and volunteers who answered the call to help the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and were not partners in IHH’s violent plans… Continue reading

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Jewish Activists Set Sail For Gaza With Aid

A Jewish aid ship (a 33-foot [10-meter] catamaran) sponsored by several Jewish organizations around the world set sail Sunday from Cyprus to the Gaza Strip, despite the Israeli naval blockade to the Gaza territory. The group organizing this mission says its goal is to show that not… Continue reading

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The Viva Palestina Aid Convoy Left London for the Gaza Strip

An aid convoy organized by Viva Palestina left for the Gaza Strip. It is currently in France and from expects go to Italy, Turkey, Greece and Syria. From the Syrian port of Latakia it expects to sail to the port of El Arish. It expects to be joined by convoys from Middle East countries. The convoy will… Continue reading

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Update on International Initiatives to Organize Flotillas and Convoys to the Gaza Strip

Update on International Initiatives to Organize Flotillas and Convoys to the Gaza Strip. Reports continue of international initiatives to organize flotillas and aid convoys to the Gaza Strip… Continue reading

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The Lifeline 5 Aid Convoy Expected to Set Out from London on September 18, 2010

The Lifeline 5 aid convoy organized by Viva Palestina, the organization of the pro-Hamas former British MP George Galloway, along with the International Committee to Break the Siege on the Gaza Strip, is expected to set out from London on September 18, 2010. An official spokesman of the… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 22nd-26th 2010

During the week of 22nd – 26th August 2010, a total of 1,074 truckloads (24,288 tons) of humanitarian aid and development assistance for the local civilian population and 1,697,598 liters of diesel fuel entered the Gaza Strip… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 13th-19th 2010

During the week of 13th – 19th August 2010, a total of 1,055 truckloads entered the Gaza Strip, carrying 22,849 tons of goods, humanitarian aid, and development assistance for the local civilian population… Continue reading

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Cyprus to Block Lebanese Ship for Gaza

A ship full of female activists intent on breaking Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza is scheduled to set sail Sunday from Lebanon, but appears to have little support from government leadership… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 8th-12th 2010

This is an account of the amount of humanitarian merchandise and goods transferred to the Gaza Strip by COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), as well as the number of people entering and exiting the Strip for the previous week… Continue reading

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Civilian and Humanitarian Aid to Gaza – July 2010 Monthly Report

The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a variety of Humanitarian Aid and Development Assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. This report details the humanitarian measures taken during the month of July… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 1st-5th 2010

This is an account of the amount of humanitarian merchandise and goods transferred to the Gaza Strip by COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories), as well as the number of people entering and exiting the Strip… Continue reading

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Gaza Flotilla Ships Returned to Turkey, IHH Said More Flotillas Could Be Expected

A senior member of IHH, said that if the closure of the Gaza Strip were not lifted, many more flotillas to the Gaza Strip could be expected. He added that if need be, the vessels which returned would be used again… Continue reading

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Do Gaza Flotillas Provide Material Support to Hamas?

As increasing numbers of pro-Palestinian activists try to break the blockade of Gaza, McCarthy’s argument is worth exploring. Are these flotillas legal… Continue reading

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Breakdown of Humanitarian Aid to the Gaza Strip for August 3rd 2010

A detailed breakdown of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip for August 3rd. The statistics include the amount of trucks and tons of aid imported… Continue reading

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Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of July 25th-30th 2010

A detailed breakdown of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip for the week of July 25th-July 30th, 2010. The statistics include the amount of… Continue reading

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Turkish Jurist Specializing in International Law Strongly Criticized Conduct of the Organizers of the Mavi Marmara Flotilla

Articles recently appeared in the Turkish press (primarily the opposition newspapers) critical of the MV Mavi Marmara flotilla and its outcome. Some raised the question of… Continue reading

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More Anti-Israel Flotillas Planned to Break the Blockade of the Gaza Strip

Reports continue to be received of intentions to dispatch aid flotillas to the Gaza Strip. As Hamas strengthens and entrenches its control over the Gaza Strip and continues its military buildup… Continue reading

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Breakdown of Humanitarian Aid to the Gaza Strip for July 18th-24th 2010

The statistics include the amount of trucks and tons of aid imported this past week, as well as which goods were imported into the Strip… Continue reading