WiLd_TiGeR Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 German Jewish group prepares flotilla to protest Israel's blockade on Gaza. 'Activists frightened, but not by Hamas,' member of organization says The German-Jewish organization Jewish Voice for Peace in the Middle East is preparing a Jewish flotilla to the Gaza Strip. "We intend to leave around July," a member of the organization, Kate Leitrer, said to Ynet. "We have one small craft so far, in which there will be between 12 and 16 people, mostly Jews." Leitrer, herself Jewish, said there was great interest in joining. "Getting another boat means more expenses, and we're discussing this possibility," she said. "Because of limited space, there will be school equipment, candy, and mainly musical equipment, and there'll be musicians aboard who'll teach the children of Gaza. They need to see that Jews are not what how they are drawn in their eyes." Leitrer also claimed that Israel acted criminally in its lethal raid on the Gaza flotilla last Monday. "The head of UNRRA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) appealed to the world to send ships due to the shortage of important supplies in Gaza," she said. "By stopping the flotilla, Israel acted criminally. Israel must not act like pirates." The activists are frightened, she said, but not by Hamas. "Jews have been to Gaza in the past, and they were treated in a friendly manner," Leitrer continued. "We have also talked with them recently, and they are very keen for us to come. We are frightened by what happened on the Marmara, but if you are committed to do good things, you have to act. People were also killed in the fight against fascism." "We haven't heard there were weapons on the last flotilla, and people were shot and killed there," she said. "We have contacted Israel figures and told them they are welcome to carry out searches on the boats, but we ask to be allowed to continue to Gaza. These are Gazan waters, and Israel must not control them." 'Open a window to Gaza' Edith Lutz, a German Jewish member of the organization, said to Ynet the vessel is already anchored in Mediterranean waters, and that the organization had received many requests from Jews and non-Jews to take part in the flotilla. "We began in Germany," she said, "but many have called us from England, Sweden and the US. There may also be another boat accompanying us, mainly carrying reporters." Lutz explained that the Jewish flotilla aims to convey a message: Lift the siege. "Our vessel can open a window between Israel and Gaza residents," she said. "Two years ago I took part in the Free Gaza flotilla and wore a Magen David (Star of David), and the kids said, 'Look, she's Jewish,' and they all accepted me very well. When we met (Hamas leader) Ismail Haniyeh and they told him about me, he turned to me and said they have nothing against Jews or Israel, only against the occupation." What can you say to these people except ...peace and respect and hope that window opens for real.. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3899915,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffinel Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 German Jewish group prepares flotilla to protest Israel's blockade on Gaza. 'Activists frightened, but not by Hamas,' member of organization says The German-Jewish organization Jewish Voice for Peace in the Middle East is preparing a Jewish flotilla to the Gaza Strip. "We intend to leave around July," a member of the organization, Kate Leitrer, said to Ynet. "We have one small craft so far, in which there will be between 12 and 16 people, mostly Jews." Leitrer, herself Jewish, said there was great interest in joining. "Getting another boat means more expenses, and we're discussing this possibility," she said. "Because of limited space, there will be school equipment, candy, and mainly musical equipment, and there'll be musicians aboard who'll teach the children of Gaza. They need to see that Jews are not what how they are drawn in their eyes." Leitrer also claimed that Israel acted criminally in its lethal raid on the Gaza flotilla last Monday. "The head of UNRRA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) appealed to the world to send ships due to the shortage of important supplies in Gaza," she said. "By stopping the flotilla, Israel acted criminally. Israel must not act like pirates." The activists are frightened, she said, but not by Hamas. "Jews have been to Gaza in the past, and they were treated in a friendly manner," Leitrer continued. "We have also talked with them recently, and they are very keen for us to come. We are frightened by what happened on the Marmara, but if you are committed to do good things, you have to act. People were also killed in the fight against fascism." "We haven't heard there were weapons on the last flotilla, and people were shot and killed there," she said. "We have contacted Israel figures and told them they are welcome to carry out searches on the boats, but we ask to be allowed to continue to Gaza. These are Gazan waters, and Israel must not control them." 'Open a window to Gaza' Edith Lutz, a German Jewish member of the organization, said to Ynet the vessel is already anchored in Mediterranean waters, and that the organization had received many requests from Jews and non-Jews to take part in the flotilla. "We began in Germany," she said, "but many have called us from England, Sweden and the US. There may also be another boat accompanying us, mainly carrying reporters." Lutz explained that the Jewish flotilla aims to convey a message: Lift the siege. "Our vessel can open a window between Israel and Gaza residents," she said. "Two years ago I took part in the Free Gaza flotilla and wore a Magen David (Star of David), and the kids said, 'Look, she's Jewish,' and they all accepted me very well. When we met (Hamas leader) Ismail Haniyeh and they told him about me, he turned to me and said they have nothing against Jews or Israel, only against the occupation." What can you say to these people except ...peace and respect and hope that window opens for real.. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3899915,00.html Be interesting to speculate what the reaction would be if this was an Islamic group gettting ready to protest Muslim policies in,say, Gaza or Iran ? Still that's the beauty of democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab1 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Be interesting to speculate what the reaction would be if this was an Islamic group gettting ready to protest Muslim policies in,say, Gaza or Iran ? Still that's the beauty of democracy. Yes your Israeli beauty is in serious need of a proverbial makeover my dear:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffinel Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Yes your Israeli beauty is in serious need of a proverbial makeover my dear:D So you don't wish to speculate then "my dear." ? My first thought was that they would be in serious danger of tripping over rose petals strewn in their path. On second thoughts .......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard2miss Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I think its about time 'moderate' Jews stood up and be heard at the bad reputation that the Political Zionistic establishment is giving them. And for your info Muslim groups in this country DO protest about what happens in Iran ect, Our democracy does not let people get away with death threats to people that call for inquiries when we get it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffinel Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I think its about time 'moderate' Jews stood up and be heard at the bad reputation that the Political Zionistic establishment is giving them. And for your info Muslim groups in this country DO protest about what happens in Iran ect, Our democracy does not let people get away with death threats to people that call for inquiries when we get it wrong. All the demonstrations must be taking place over there then. I can't recollect any Muslims in North America protesting about Islamic policies in an Islamic country. I could be wrong of course and/or the newspapers may be suppressing stuff. The true test would be for these protests to take place in Iran or maybe Gaza etc. By "moderate" Muslims of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard2miss Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 All the demonstrations must be taking place over then. I can't recollect any Muslims in North America protesting about Islamic policies in an Islamic country. I could be wrong of course and/or the newspapers may be suppressing stuff. The true test would be for these protests to take place in Iran or maybe Gaza etc. By "moderate" Muslims of course. I dont live in North America ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuffinel Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I dont live in North America ??? You don't live in the middle-east either but it doesn't seem to stop you from knowing exactly what's happening there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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