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~On 6 Jan 2010, the convoy arrived to its final destination: Gaza.
(A) Viva Palestina Aid convoy BROKE Gaza siege. www.youtube.com
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The convoy is heading to SYRIA and WILL CROSS its territory to REACH Gaza! www.youtube.com
~ Update on 30 Dec 2009 www.youtube.com
IA they should be able to reach Gaza on 03 or 04 Jan 2010.
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Viva Palestina Aid convoy departed from London on December 6, then passing through Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, and now in Jordan, awaiting the permission of the Egyptian authorities to let them in Sinai then to Al-Arish and Gaza.
IslamOnline.net (IOL) had this interview with Respect MP George Galloway about the campaign and the possible scenarios it may face, especially as Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs insists that it will not allow Galloway's convoy to enter Egypt through Jordan's port of Aqaba, 4 hours away from Gaza, and that it is only allowed in through the Mediterranean port of El-Arish, nearly a two-day journey.
It is noted that the convoy encompasses 200 stuffed vehicles and 500 volunteers.
~ Interview on 29 Dec 2009 www.islamonline.net
Viva Palestina Convoy Blocked from Entering Egypt www.youtube.com
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The convoy arrived in Gaza.I hope all the volunteers are well.
MP George Galloway and team, you will be rewarded for your efforts.
Alhamdulillah
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has added a new journalOur Global Gazans Charity Event takes place in London, on Sunday 22nd February from 6.00pm - 9.30pm, in aid of the victims of the Gaza crisis.
It will be held in Central London (W1) near Edgware Road. It is ?15 for a ticket which includes a dinner and entertainment. There will also be well-known speakers and the chance to socialise and network with like-minded individuals who all believe in this cause.
You can find out more at amalaction.com where you can purchase your ticket, make a donation, and view our video.
THE PRICE OF ONE TICKET WILL PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPLIES, BLANKETS, FOOD, AND SHELTER FOR SO MANY CHILDREN WHO ARE SUFFERING. You will also be helping us increase awareness about Palestine and help us stand up for the rights of Palestinians.
Confirmed speakers include Lauren Booth, Ken O' Keefe (journalist/ activists, Aloha Palestine), Daniel Machover (British-Israeli human rights lawyer), Naji Tamimi (broadcaster), Betty Hunter (Palestine Solidarity Campaign), and Renee Bowyer (Free Gaza Movement)
With performances by Lowkey MC and special guests
Plus an auction including signed Amir Khan boxing gloves, a signed Pakistan cricket team shirt and art work
And special broadcast messages on the night by Yvonne Ridley (activist) and Azzam Tamimi (Palestinian academic)
Freely traded Palestinian goods by Zaytoun will also be on sale.
All proceeds from this event will go straight to these charities and organisations: Aloha Palestine, Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Free Gaza Movement. We cannot forget about our Muslim brothers and sisters suffering in the Occupied Palestinian Territories - so this is your chance to help.
Amal Action amalaction.com
For queries, or to reserve a ticket email [email protected]
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The Palestinian issue is a representation of the eternal fight between the OPPRESSED and the OPPRESSOR, between the OCCUPIED and the OCCUPIER. Gaza war crime is one of a series of events in the long process of fighting for rights and is a landmark on the atrocities committed by the Israeli occupation.
Of course not only religious values are to be called in this situation; rather, human values, reason, passion and emotion should all be amassed for a situation like this.
What religious values can offer to people? They can offer a lot to them because whether they like it or not, people give space to the voice of religion. It's our religious sense that builds in us the conscience; the LOVE for Good and the Hate for Evil.
It's normally religion that defines what value is. It's religion that defines what is good and what is bad. People cannot go on their own to find out these basic concepts; although they can diversify them and develop their conception. Yet, the core is still a religious product, simply because religion is something that is normally linked with the Divine, God the Most High, in whatever name people do call Him. Because people cannot define value and cannot draw a line between value and non-value, they need divine guidance to place a manual for them so that they do not fall into the abyss of Injustice and Chaos.
When it comes to the issue of Gaza and what is happening there, there is a plethora of values which Islam can offer in this respect. Topping the list is JUSTICE, which I believe is the most needed value of our time and all times. Justice is the core value that summarizes the whole crisis and solves it. In Palestine, as is the case in many other places, what is causing disruption and atrocities is the ABSCENCE OF JUSTICE. When man dares do wrong to his fellow man, occupy his land, take his house and claim that it is his and kill his family and children, what face of humanity can we imagine if not the face of Injustice and Evil?
World Leaders must Call for Justice before anything else. Simply because calmness and serenity are merely the reflection and representation of justice.
Everyone is speaking about the present situation while the present is so much linked with the past. Justice comes first and it has to be called to play its role and this is one of the most important things Islam can offer, simply because God is Just.
On what basis can people react? We have to differentiate between the people inside: the Gazaans and the people outside Palestine, the residents/citizens of western countries, us for ie. The people inside have the right to react on the basis of self-defense to restore their long lost rights. This must be considered as a small part in the bigger process of putting justice in place. Because part of justice is to stop the Oppressor from his Oppression, for many reasons including his being your brother in humanity. Yet, the people outside, us for ie have many other bases, venues and ways to react with the same Aim of Restoring Justice.
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1. With awareness and raising the awareness about what is happening in Gaza. People have to speak about the history of the injustices that were and are being committed in Palestine. They should also amass the whole world against these injustices. People can print flyers and distribute them everywhere or They can watch documentaries about the history of the problem to help them understand the deep roots of the problem. Muslims can speak to their non-Muslim friends. They should unveil the Israeli atrocities and massacres. They would let people know the truth and create a conter-media campaign. People can donate to organizations that work for Palestinian aid. There are many of them everywhere in the word.
2. Linking ourselves with Allah and seeking His guidance and qualifying ourselves to deserve His victory is one main value that we need. When people claim the victory is late, I say they are making it late because they are not up to it. People outside Palestine can sponsor an orphan, help a family in need or at least sponsor a project that can generate money to a Palestinian family, attend Palestinian fairs, handycraft exhibitions or pay yearly education fees for an orphan. The reward is much and the least money can definitely be of value.
One important thing has also to be taken into consideration is to dispatch religion from what is happening in the name of religion. Those atrocities being committed in the name of religion should be declared to have no connection whatsoever with religion.
In front of the Israeli rabbis these atrocities are justified so we should show that religion will never command a man to shed the blood of his fellow man. By highlighting these facts, we will be putting a lot of Aspects of Justice in place and Helping People Stand Against Oppression.
3. Finally, I think there is a greater need as well to make religion appealing to people and this is one of the most important values that we need to highlight.
May Allah help them out of their plight and guide us all. Ameen.
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has added a new journalGeorge Galloway is a MP- Member of the UK Parliament.
He's a well known Critic of Britain's foreign affairs/in the Middle East, BBC, USA, Israel, Arab Leaders, Kings, etc.
Hello villagers,
Below find links as they were fowarded on to me. Debates are fairly new and dated Jan 2009. Salaam to all.
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* Part 1-5 www.youtube.com
* Part 2-5 www.youtube.com