The Press Conference that No One Attended.

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"THE PRESS CONFERENCE THAT NO ONE ATTENDED.....
July 1, 2009 at 9:09 am (Blogging, Censorship, Corporate Media, DesertPeace Editorial, Gaza, Israel, Media, Palestine)


DESERT PEACE EXCLUSIVE



If it's about Israel.... the media is not interested.
If it condemns Israel.... the media is definitely not interested.


Yesterday afternoon, NYC Council Member Charles Barron called a Press Conference to discuss 'zionist piracy on the high seas'. Not a single member of the Corporate Media attended the conference... in fact, the only people representing the 'media' at all in attendance were our roving photographer Bud and his sidekick Chippy Dee. Again, the power of the Blogesphere proves its strength.


On this note.... Chippy Dee had the following observation:




Interestingly, if you Google the event there is loads of info on the blogs but nothing in the press.  We'd be in total ignorance without bloggers.  No wonder they're trying so hard to get rid of this thorn in their side.   With all the tumult, are you hearing about the military coup in Honduras? It is starting – attempts to destroy the new democracies.




The Press apparently decided that the confiscation of children's toys, medical supplies and building materials is OK.... as it is a way of protecting their beloved Israel. It's also OK to kidnap Human Rights Workers aboard the ship as they are a threat to the security of Israel as well.... so, it's best to just ignore the issue just in case anyone might disagree with the tactics used by the Israeli government.


A leaflet was distributed calling for a demonstration later today.... it appears at the bottom of this post.


The following photos of Mr. Barron (in light brown collarless suit) and his aid Lamont Carolina were taken at the 'attempted' Press Conference.




Photos © by Bud Korotzer




EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION
Against Israeli Piracy & Kidnapping
Free Cynthia McKinney and all kidnapped human rights workers!

WEDNESDAY 4-6 PM

at the

ISRAELI MISSION
800 Second Avenue
(Second Avenue @ 43rd St.)

Last night, Israeli Occupation Forces attacked and boarded the Free Gaza Movement boat, the SPIRIT OF HUMANITY, abducting 21 human rights workers from 11 countries, including Noble laureate Mairead Maguire and former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. The passengers and crew are being forcibly dragged toward Israel.

The seizure of humanitarian supplies and abduction of human rights workers is an act of piracy, a crime under international law. When the boat was attacked, it was not in Israeli waters and was on a human rights mission to Gaza. Israel's deliberate and premeditated attack on an unarmed boat in international waters is a clear violation of international law. Join us tomorrow from 4 to 6 pm at the Israeli Mission to demand an immediate and unconditional release of the

SPIRIT OF HUMANITY, all 21 human rights workers, and the humanitarian supplies.


According to an International Committee of the Red Cross report released yesterday, the Palestinians living in Gaza are "trapped in despair." Thousands of Gazans whose homes were destroyed earlier during Israel's December/January massacre are still without shelter despite pledges of almost $4.5 billion in aid, because Israel refuses to allow cement and other building material into the Gaza Strip. The report also notes that hospitals are struggling to meet the needs of their patients due to Israel's disruption of medical supplies.


Let the Humanitarian Aid through!
Free Cynthia McKinney and all kidnapped human rights workers!
Stop the blockade of Gaza!
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This just in.......
Katherine Sheetz, a United States citizen, nurse and noted filmmaker, was also kidnapped. Her daughter, Courtney Sheetz is pleading for help to find out where her mother is.
She called today asking:
"My mom was one of those captured today by the Israeli Navy!  I don't know what to do, I am so sick about this.  Can you help me?  Can you call, or write letters, send faxes about my mom, find out how she is, tell them to release her!  I have never been so scared in my life.  I know there are other people who have been kidnapped, but I can't focus on anything but my mother.  You have networks of friends who care, maybe they can also help me.  Can you set up a protest, get media attention, something to help?"

Courtney


Tomorrow join Courtney, who was on the Free Gaza boat last August with her mom and passed through the blockade to deliver their humanitarian aide to the citizens of Gaza. She received an award for her courageous mission. Read more from her blog:
Courtney Sheetz: OMG! Just spoke with my friend, Mark Regev, the spokesperson for the prime minister's office and he commented after being asked to establish the wellbeing of the kidnapped workers stated, "I refuse to help you because I think what they are doing is wrong."
Courtney Sheetz: My mother has been kidnapped and detained by Israel. I just called the state department overseas 202-647-5225 and spoke to the answering machine of – Ms. Joanne Hunter. My concern is=2 0that they will not treat the passengers on this boat correctly, and I am worried for my mother's safety. Please call if you find a few seconds and you can go to freegaza.org to find more information and numbers.
Protest from 4 to 6 pm at the Israeli Mission to demand an immediate and unconditional release of the SPIRIT OF HUMANITY, all 21 human rights workers, and the humanitarian supplies.

The seizure of humanitarian supplies and abduction of human rights workers is an act of piracy, a crime under international law.  When the boat was attacked, it was not in Israeli waters and was on a human rights mission to Gaza.  Israel's deliberate and premeditated attack on an unarmed boat in international=2 0waters is a clear violation of international law."

[scorpio]

Informative posting - Thanks!

Gee, another day in ZOG world  :roll:
Is it any wonder, considering who owns 96% of the media?.... :ugeek: