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The Freedom Flotilla Coalition informed its supporters that the Turkish-backed “Break the Siege” aid project for the besieged Gaza Strip had been put on hold indefinitely due to rising tensions following the assassinations of key resistance leaders in the capitals of Lebanon and Iran.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to be able to set sail, but in the meantime we need to let everyone know that the setting of sail for Break the Siege will have to be put on hold indefinitely for now,” flotilla reporter Tan Safi said in a video to supporters.
“Our other operational ship, Handalawill continue his journey towards Gaza.
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An update from the Freedom Flotilla. Video: Gaza Freedom Flotilla
“Our respective national campaigns remain active and engaged: please watch for updates on our actions and other Palestine solidarity actions in your area.
“Keep an eye on the crew and participants Handala and continue to demand their safe passage in accordance with international law.
“Continue to amplify the voices of the Palestinians.
“Together we must and will continue to demand sanctions, an end to genocide, apartheid and illegal occupation, and justice for all babies, children, mothers, fathers and grandparents – people murdered by Israel’s genocidal machine.”
Two New Zealand volunteers, Youssef Sammour and Rana Hamida, are crew members on the Handala and can be seen in the video.
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in the early hours of Wednesday in his guesthouse for war veterans in Tehran. Iran accuses Israel of the assassination.
His killing came hours after top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, five civilians – three women and two children – were also killed in the attack.
Republished with permission from Kia Ora Gaza.
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