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Free Gaza Movement
The Free Gaza Movement (FGM) is a coalition of human rights activists and pro-Palestinian groups formed to break Egypt and Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip and publicise the situation of the Palestinians there.[1] FGM has challenged the Israeli–Egyptian blockade by sailing humanitarian aid ships to Gaza.[2][3] The group has more than 70 endorsers, including the late Desmond Tutu and Noam Chomsky.
The organizations participating in the Free Gaza Movement include the International Solidarity Movement.[4] The activists participating in the effort include Jeff Halper, Hedy Epstein, Lauren Booth, and members of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious organizations.[3] Israeli intelligence agencies claim that it also includes Islamist organizations that pose a security threat to Israel.[5]
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey and Canada all publicly opposed the 2011 flotilla.[6]
- ^ Silverstein, Richard (6 October 2008). "The Free Gaza Movement". The Nation. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Profile: Free Gaza Movement". BBC. 2010-06-01. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
- ^ a b "Group will test Israel's Gaza blockade". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 2008-07-30. Archived from the original on 2012-06-03. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
- ^ Ravid, Barak (2008-07-28). "Israel concerned leftists plan to send ship from Cyprus to break Gaza blockade". Haaretz. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
- ^ [1] Israel says Free Gaza Movement poses threat to Jewish state, Scott Wilson, Washington Post, June 1, 2010.
- ^ Bronner, Ethan (16 June 2011). "US Warns Americans Against Joining Gaza Aid Flotilla". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
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