Free Gaza Ships Under Threat of Attack and Jammed!!!

[LordLindsey]

This is the very latest of what is happening....

Below is the first major message received before ANYTHING happened and shows the people in good spirits and believing that there was no immediate danger...things changed about four (4) hours later...


"We've just heard from everyone on board the Spirit of Humanity. They are
almost halfway to Gaza, a little over 100 kilometers off the coast of the
Lebanon/Israel border. They're a bit tired, but everyone is in good
spirits and determined to reach Gaza. So far they have not seen any
Israeli warships or had any radio contact with the IDF.

"From aboard the Spirit, Free Gaza organizer Lubna Masarwa stated that,
"We're intent and unworried - we're sailing on. We will go to Gaza, in
solidarity with the people. We want to break the Israeli siege in a
practical way, and not just with words. Our message to Gaza - from all the
Palestinians in '48 and in the West Bank, and from all the good people in
the world is - You are not alone!"

SPOT Check OK.
ESN:0-7490415
Latitude:33.3474
Longitude:33.8294
Nearest Location:not known
Distance:not known
Time:06/29/2009 21:21:47 (Europe/Nicosia)"



"At 1:40 am, the Israeli Navy surrounded the SPIRIT while it is on its way to the Gaza Strip. We got a call from the boat saying that they were being threatened, told to turn back or they would be fired on.

Huwaida Arraf, one of the delegation leaders, was on the phone with the Israeli gunboats, and we could hear her saying, "You Cannot Open Fire on Unarmed Civilians" several times. At this writing, they are surrounded by several ships shining bright lights into the SPIRIT.

CALL or FAX Major Liebovitz from the Israeli Navy at:
Tel + 972 5 781 86248 or +972 3737 7777 or +972 3737 6242
Fax +972 3737 6123 or +972 3737 7175

CALL Mark Regev in the Prime Minister's office at:
Tel +972 2670 5354 or +972 5 0620 3264
mediasar@mod.gov.il"


"We just heard from the people on board the boat. The Israeli navy is jamming the radio and preventing navigation systems from working. This action is in direct violation of International and Maritime law.

If anything happens to the boat or its passengers, it will be the direct result of Israel's aggressive response to a civilian boat taking unarmed passengers to Gaza. The Free Gaza Movement holds the government of Israel responsible for the safety and security of the passengers on board the SPIRIT.  

We would like to emphasize that the boat is in international waters, and, as such, falls under the protection of international law.

Call, fax and email:

CALL or FAX Major Liebovitz from the Israeli Navy at:
Tel + 972 5 781 86248 or +972 3737 7777 or +972 3737 6242
Fax +972 3737 6123 or +972 3737 7175

CALL Mark Regev in the Prime Minister's office at:
Tel +972 2670 5354 or +972 5 0620 3264
mediasar@mod.gov.il"


"We just spoke to the passengers. Everyone is OK, but the situation is still very tense. They continue to be surrounded by Israeli warships which are threatening to open fire. The Israeli Navy is actively jamming all navigation systems in violation of international maritime law, endangering the people on board.

Former U.S. Congresswoman, Cynthia McKinney, speaking from on board the SPIRIT, stated, "I am extremely angry. We demand that the Israeli government call off their attack dogs. We are unarmed civilians aboard an unarmed boat delivering medical and reconstruction aid to other human beings in Gaza. Why in God's name would Israel want to attack us and threaten our safety and welfare. I call on President Obama and the international community to intervene now to prevent this situation from escalating with potentially drastic results to the civilians on board."

Since the boat's navigation equipment is being jammed, it has turned westward in order to stay in international waters.The Captain and crew are working from the most ancient of navigation equipment...the compass to stay clear of Israeli waters.

CALL or FAX Major Liebovitz from the Israeli Navy at:
Tel + 972 5 781 86248 or +972 3737 7777 or +972 3737 6242
Fax +972 3737 6123 or +972 3737 7175

CALL Mark Regev in the Prime Minister's office at:
Tel +972 2670 5354 or +972 5 0620 3264
mediasar@mod.gov.il"


"We just spoke again with our people aboard the Spirit of Humanity. The Israeli Navy is continuing to try and intimidate the ship, and is actively jamming its radar, GPS, and navigation systems in direct violation of international maritime law. This jamming is extremely dangerous and directly threatens the welfare and safety of everyone aboard our civilian ship.

Because their instrumentation is being jammed, they are using compass & paper to attempt to navigate. They are in international waters & they believe their location is approximately 110km off of the town of Hadera. Everyone is tired but determined. They are not being deterred by the Israeli aggression & are continuing toward Gaza. Please help them."

I will say this:  Anyone who is going to make an excuse for what is happening or attack Cynthia McKinney or ANYONE ELSE giving information about this is ONE OF THE BAD GUYS.  

LINDSEY

[maz]

I really hope they don't get attacked. It would be nothing for them to make up some bullshit for a reason to kill everyone on the ship and you know our representatives would just cower and wet themselves and not even stand up to the Zionists.

[LordLindsey]

"Anyone have any ideas how to reach government people in the US now that business is over for the day?  got to get urgent requests through now, but i have no idea how to accomplish that.  i left messages everywhere, but there are no people to talk to and these messages we're to be voicing will not be seen until morning, at the earliest, probably.  that's too long to wait.  please, any suggestions?

i'm sure y'all have seen the twitter comments, but in case not...


Call your representatives. They are listening. The more who call, the better. We have NOT turned back36 minutes ago from web
 
"You will not be allowed to proceed to Gaza, and the boat that should return to Larnaca." Message from Israeli gunboats. Spirit continues.about 1 hour ago from web

Passengers are fine, but everything is jammed. Heading west to avoid Israeli waters and remain in International watersabout 3 hours ago from web

Israeli Navy Illegally Jamming Radio; Preventing Navigation Systems from Working. Israel WILL BE responsible for safety of passengersabout 4 hours ago from web

Boat is in INTERNATIONAL WATERS. This action is piracy and is illegal under maritime law.about 5 hours ago from web

URGENT ALERT - Israeli Navy surrounding SPIRIT and threatening to open fire. "You Cannot Open Fire on Unarmed Civilians" http://bit.ly/JIdVFabout 5 hours ago from web

another OK signal, this is the most dangerous part of the trip. updated map at http://www.freegaza.org/liveabout 5 hours ago from web

Message from on board the SPIRIT. "Things are well here"about 6 hours ago from web"

They are in REVERSE order of receipt from the person who posted the information.  This is real folks, and Cynthia and the others are in real danger from the Israeli WARSHIPS that are threatening to open fire on them.  For those of you who think that this is some kind of bullshit psy-op or whatnot from Cynthia and those with her, you people should be ashamed of yourselves and that is as polite as I can say it.

LINDSEY

[LordLindsey]

This was just received by someone close to Cynthia and Free Gaza...

"Cynthia McKinney just called my colleague, they moved a little closer, but the ship is now surrounded by Israeli Navy, and they are still in international waters. The Israelis are threatening to board the ship...I don't know anything else except that their communications are spotty...urge people to call other Arab nations in the area in addition to any DC contacts and local representatives, too."

Things are looking worse and worse--and THIS IS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS, people.  

LINDSEY

[sullivan]

Things are looking worse and worse--and THIS IS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS, people.

Israel has no respect for land boundaries, so they are not likely to respect them at sea.  

This pseudo-country is already a pariah among states, and is apparently concerned about its worsening image... and now they do this...  Isn't it the definition of insanity when you keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result?

[kokakola]

Isn't it the definition of insanity when you keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result?

Today, by chance I got to read your comment and look at the coincidence the person who slammed that plane into the IRS building wrote the exact same quote in his letter.