End of an Odyssey
September 1, 2008
Jeff Halper
Now, a few days after my release from jail in the wake of my trip to Gaza, I’m posting a few notes to sum things up.
First, the mission of the Free Gaza Movement to break the Israeli siege proved a … [More]
Ha’aretz: Police detain Israeli for entering Gaza in blockade-busting boat
August 26, 2008
Ofri Ilani | Ha’aretz
Update: (Aug. 27) Jeff Halper has been released. See press links below.
Police on Tuesday detained an Israeli activist who had sailed to the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s blockade of the coastal region.
They accused Jeff Halper, who also holds United States citizenship, of violating a ban on Israelis … [More]
Free Gaza Boats Arrive in Gaza
August 23, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Two small boats, the SS Free Gaza and the SS Liberty, successfully landed in Gaza early this evening, breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.
The boats were crewed by a determined group of international human rights workers from the Free Gaza Movement. They had spent two years organizing the effort, raising money by giving small presentations at churches, mosques, synagogues, and in the homes of family, friends, … [More]
