Viva Palestina Lifeline II enters Gaza
by V iva Palestina USA - 15th July 2009
 The US Viva Palestina convoy today crossed into the Gaza Strip. This is a victory for the people of Gaza.
We were determined to not be denied in bringing humanitarian aid to the children of Gaza.
The silence of the world is deafening as the people of Gaza suffer, but the two hundred Americans and over one million dollars worth of aide that is going through confirms our commitment to a free Palestine.
Long live the people of Palestine.
We will bring you more details as we get them.
NEXT UK CONVOY - 4th OCTOBER 2009
The Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy enters the Gaza Strip, breaking the deadly Israeli blockade imposed on 1.5 million Palestinians for a second time.
The American aid convoy carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of supplies for the people of Gaza crossed the Rafah border on Wednesday upon receiving permission from Cairo after a 10-day delay.
The 200 activists are allowed to stay in the coastal territory only for 24 hours, a Press TV correspondent reported.
Viva Palestina activists, all Americans, including Charles Barron, a New York City Councilman, say that they have been stranded on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing for about 10 days despite earlier arrangements.
The humanitarian aid convoy consisting of 50 vehicles is the second organized by British Member of Parliament and Press TV presenter George Galloway.
Viva Palestina US: Navigating Egypt's Obstacle Course
14th July 2009: Cairo
The Viva Palestina U.S. convoy has been facing barrier after barrier in recent days despite having initially hoped to cross into the Gaza Strip this morning. The Egyptian government, collaborator in Israel's severe blockade for the past 2 years, has set up a course of administrative obstacles which will delay the group's entry into Gaza.
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