Gaza Freedom Flotilla carried "essential humanitarian supplies"

A glimpse at the "essential humanitarian supplies" and "medial aid" carried by the Gaza Flotilla.

The flotilla secured funding and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to deliver 2 cardboard boxes to Gaza.

Parcel post would have been cheaper.

Incidentally, on an average day over 500 trucks enter Gaza from Israel, carrying over 15,000 tons of goods.

Awww. Another setback for the Free Gaza Movement

Oh, no! Their ship fell through. It must be Israel's fault. Its ALWAYS Israel's fault.

The latest update from the Free Gaza blockade runners:
June 14, 2011

Nothing except piracy and brute force will stop us from going.

As reported previously, our partner, the International Committee to Break the Siege of Gaza, lost its 320-passenger ship due to interference ("sabotage") of the purchase. We believe that heavy-handed tactics were applied to the owner not to sell.

Nevertheless, the ICBSG is back in business, with a smaller vessel, and FPM will be on it, albeit with a reduced delegation of only five U.S. citizens. We are consulting with our delegates and FPM organizers, and can confirm that among the delegates will be Ambassador Sam Hart, USS Liberty veteran Joe Meadors and FPM co-founder Paul Larudee. We are still waiting to hear from two others, and will let you know the final roster in the coming days.

In the past few weeks, many of our delegates, including Cynthia McKinney and Father Louis Vitale, have reported that they would not be able to come for reasons including medical procedures, scheduling, and competing commitments. The delays in the departure date have also compromised the ability of some delegates to participate. Self-selection has therefore played a significant role in determining the make-up of the delegation.

Through such trying times, we take inspiration from the Palestinian culture of sumud (steadfastness), which absorbs all disappointment and endures all reversals of fortune. It is this quality that assures that when opportunity appears, the Palestinians will be there to recover their land and their rights. We can do no less than to be at their side, and to help create this opportunity.

The FPM Team