Challenger I passengers: Commandos shot first

Maan News Agency, June 8, 2010 (Click here for Arabic) The Huffington Post, June 9, 2010 Alex Harrison, a British activist who participated in the Freedom Flotilla, was on the neighboring Challenger 1 when the Israeli army overtook the Mavi Marmara, leaving nine activists dead and dozens injured. The Israeli army has released edited video …

Israeli activists call for ships to enter Gaza

Maan News Agency, May 31, 2010 (click here for Arabic) Two of a growing number of Israeli protesters at the port of Ashdod jumped into the sea Monday afternoon, calling for an end to Israel’s siege on Gaza and condemning the attack on the Freedom Flotilla. Reporting from Ashdod, Mya Guarnieri said police had stopped …