Tragedy on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla! We need to organize a rally in Detroit immediately to protest this brutal attack on the humanitarian activists taking supplies to the besieged Gazans.
Bill M. Breaking: Report: At least 10 activists killed as Israel Navy opens fire on Gaza aid flotilla <http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/report-at-least-10-activists- killed-as-israel-navy-opens-fire-on-gaza-aid-flotilla-1.293089> --Over 60 pro-Palestinian campaigners wounded after six-ship convoy sailing for Gaza Strip ignored Israel's order to turn back, Turkish news reports. 31 May 2010 Israel Navy troops opened fire on pro-Palestinian activists aboard a six-ship aid flotilla sailing for the Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 and wounding several others after the convoy ignored orders to turn back, Turkey's NTV reported early Monday. The IDF also confirmed that two navy commandos had been wounded in fight, which apparently broke out after activists tried to seize their weapons. Gaza aid flotilla attacked, 10 killed <http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=128420§ionid=351020202> 31 May 2010 Israeli forces have attacked the international aid convoy Freedom Flotilla en route to the besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and leaving more than 50 injured. The attack came on Monday morning after one of the six ships in the convoy was hit by Israeli navy forces before being stormed by commandos descending from helicopters. The interception reportedly took place in international waters, more than 150km (90 miles) off the coast of Gaza. Turkey summons Israeli envoy after deadly Gaza ship attack <http://www.worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=59258> --The report also said, "Foreign Ministry has set up a crisis desk." 31 May 2010 Turkey has summoned Israeli envoy to condemn Israeli attack on Turkish Gaza aid ship on international waters. The move comes after Israeli troops shot dead two aid activists and wounded more than 30 on the ship, Turkish media said. Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned Israeli envoy Gabby Levy to condemn the bloody action, Turkish TV, NTV, said. Protesters try to storm Israeli consulate in Turkey <http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/protesters-try-to-storm-israe li-consulate-in-turkey-1.293172> --CNN-Turk and NTV televisions show dozens of angry protesters scuffling with Turkish police guarding consulate building in downtown Istanbul. 31 May 2010 Turkish police blocked dozens of stone-throwing protesters who tried to storm the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul over reports of an Israeli attack on at least one aid ship in international waters on Monday, news channels reported. CNN-Turk and NTV showed dozens of angry protesters scuffling with Turkish police guarding the consulate in downtown Istanbul. "Damn Israel," the protesters shouted. _______________________________________________ Marxism-Thaxis mailing list Marxism-Thaxis@lists.econ.utah.edu To change your options or unsubscribe go to: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/listinfo/marxism-thaxis
