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International Condemnation is continuing and growing. Two more ships are en route to Gaza (I assume that were part of the original convoy but broke down en route, as one is the Rachel Corrie, which was packed with aid in Ireland) And also en route 40 cars from the UAE - although I have no idea how they are getting to the, I assume, Rafah crossing from Egypt.
All I can think today is that everyone must stand up and be counted or as we all know. . . "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
Good recap Story and updates from the NYTimes, titled: Israel Holds Hundreds Seized During raid.
A very good article analyzing the PR impact for Israel can be read at: www.stratfor.com
An analysis of the legal position of Israel - this is either piracy or more correctly an act of war since it was military that made the attack. See Here.
And summarizing the feelings that I have, an opinion piece from the Guardian:
And even the National Post seems to come down on criticizing Israel. . . in this article.
Travers of the Toronto Star on Canada's "too cozy" relationship with Israel. You should write and tell the PM that you want Gaza opened up and Israel to deal fairly with Palestinians. . .
Click here to send an email to Stephen Harper and other Canadian leaders pressuring them to act immediately on this issue - this is a form letter from Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East.
Now Egypt is opening the border at Rafah. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6502H820100601 but according to Voices and Echoes of Palestine on Facebook - all goods are still being inspected and approved by Israel - and thousands of people are waiting to cross the so-called "open" border. They definietly do not trust Egypt's government.
Returning Activists recount the raid at Haaretz - an Israeli paper.
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Also interesting (and more bad news) as it was news to me. . .
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toxic-spills-put-arctic-under-threat-report-finds/article1585959/
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