Gaza Freedom March
Order Out of Chaos – A Chronicle of the Gaza Freedom March 2009
June 24, 2010 - الخميس 14 رجب 1431
A film by GFMer Sarah Mahmoud in Toronto, Canada.
A force more powerful by Ewa Jasiewicz
May 23, 2010 - الأحد 11 جمادى الثانية 1431
This week, the Gaza Freedom Flotilla will embark on it’s journey, the largest international effort ever, to break the siege on Gaza by sea. Ewa Jasiewicz, of the Free Gaza Movement, one of the organizers of the flotilla, provides excellent commentary on the international coalition which includes 10 ships, 5,000 tons of reconstruction materials and medical equipment and over 700 passengers from 50 different countries.
Martyred at the Buffer Zone
April 28, 2010 - الأربعاء 15 جمادى الأولى 1431
The Gaza Freedom March may have passed, but Palestinians in Gaza continue to march for their freedom on a daily basis. They are protesting the illegal, Israeli buffer zone, pretty much every day now and the IDF has not held back in their response. Today, a young Palestinian protester was shot and killed by an Israeli bullet, while peacefully protesting the theft of his land.
An Open Letter to Pres. Obama from the Gaza Freedom March delegates
January 22, 2010 - الجمعة 08 صفر 1431
Dear Mr. President Barak H. Obama,
We, citizens of 43 countries, gathered in Cairo in December 2009, to travel to the occupied Gaza Strip to show solidarity with Palestinians who endured a massive and inhuman Israeli assault one year ago. We wanted to show them that we, citizens of the world, remember what our governments want us to forget: we remember that human beings live in the Gaza Strip. Men, women and children: mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, grandmothers and grandfathers: people like you and I.
“How to protest” from Al-Ahram Weekly
January 11, 2010 - الاثنين 27 محرم 1431
The Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram Weekly has a remarkable editorial titled “How to Protest” about the effects of the Gaza Freedom March and the events that unfolded in Cairo after the Egyptian government refused to allow 1362 international delegates to go to Gaza.
Photos from the Gaza Freedom March
January 10, 2010 - الأحد 26 محرم 1431
Pictures from the march are finally up on the site! New pics are being added everyday 
Democracy Now! covers the Gaza Freedom March (VIDEO)
January 8, 2010 - الجمعة 24 محرم 1431
Check out Democracy Now!’s (democracynow.org) amazing coverage of the Gaza Freedom March in Cairo!
Denied Entry into Jerusalem
January 5, 2010 - الثلاثاء 21 محرم 1431
Our last day in Cairo was the 3rd of January. Our original plan was to fly to Amman then cross over into Jerusalem and spend a couple days there before heading back to Amman on the 6th to fly back to Canada. Our main goal was to visit and pray in Masjid Al-Aqsa. After everything that happened in Cairo, we left Cairo with the intention to just find the earliest flight out of Amman and get home as quickly as possible, completely bypassing our plans for Jerusalem.
Freeing Gaza from the Pyramids (Photos & Video)
January 2, 2010 - السبت 18 محرم 1431
For our last day in Cairo, we decided to take a group and head over to the pyramids for one last group activity while doing exactly what Egyptian authorities have been wanting us to do since we’ve been here: tourism! But of course, for GFMers, no activity is complete without a little activism sprinkled in
Gaza Freedom Marchers issue the “Cairo Declaration” to end Israeli Apartheid
January 1, 2010 - الجمعة 17 محرم 1431
Gaza Freedom Marchers approved today a declaration aimed at accelerating the global campaign for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israeli Apartheid. Roughly 1400 activists from 43 countries converged in Cairo on their way to Gaza to join with Palestinians marching to break Israel’s illegal siege. They were prevented from entering Gaza by the Egyptian authorities.
Where are the buses?!?! (GFM Update 12/30)
December 31, 2009 - الخميس 16 محرم 1431
Last night we got word that organizers from CodePink met with Mrs. Mubarak and negotiated a deal to allow 100 people and 2 buses leave for Gaza the next morning. We were given just one hour to make the very tough decision of choosing 2 people from each delegation (more or less, depending on proportion) to send on those buses. After submitting the names, the Canadian delegation met and decided that this deal was just one big slap in the face.
SILENCE NO MORE
December 30, 2009 - الأربعاء 15 محرم 1431
Later this morning the Gaza Freedom Marchers will attempt to walk to Gaza for peace and to stop the siege.
GAZA FREEDOM MARCHERS REJECT EGYPTIAN OFFER TO LET JUST 100 ENTER GAZA (VIDEO)
December 30, 2009 - الأربعاء 15 محرم 1431
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After three days of vigils and demonstrations in downtown Cairo, Suzanne Mubarak’s offer to allow just 100 of 1,300 delegates to enter Gaza was rejected by the Gaza Freedom March Coordinating Committee as well as many of the larger contingents – including those from France, Scotland, Canada, South Africa, Sweden and New York [...]
(GFM Update 12/27)
December 28, 2009 - الاثنين 13 محرم 1431
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Dear all,
Today, on this one-year anniversary of the Israeli attacks on Gaza, the Gaza Freedom March had a very busy and eventful day here in Cairo. As you all know, our plans have been derailed time and again by the Egyptian government and today was no different.
After our morning briefing meeting, we all met at [...]
Egypt May Open the Borders! (GFM Update 12/27)
December 26, 2009 - السبت 11 محرم 1431
Great news! It seems like there might be an opening of the Rafah border after all and we will be re-adjusting our plans to try to leave Cairo on Monday morning, as previously planned!
Open Letter to President Mubarak from the Gaza Freedom March
December 26, 2009 - السبت 11 محرم 1431
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The Gaza Freedom March appeals directly to President Mubarak
In an open letter, the organizers of the Gaza Freedom March, representing 1362 individuals from 43 countries, are appealing directly to President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to grant them passage into Gaza.
After being in communication with the Egyptian government for months, denying the March passage to Gaza, [...]
Gaza Freedom March Update (12/26)
December 26, 2009 - السبت 11 محرم 1431
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Greetings from Cairo!
We have made it here safe and sound; but not without a few kinks on the way. Our flight was delayed and we ended up waiting in Amman airport for over 10 hours and arriving in Cairo a half a day later than expected. It took us some time to figure out our [...]
Egypt “bans” the Gaza Freedom March
December 22, 2009 - الثلاثاء 07 محرم 1431
The Egyptian government, citing security concerns and escalating tensions, has decided not to let the Gaza Freedom March cross into Gaza.
The Siege on Gaza
December 16, 2009 - الأربعاء 01 محرم 1431
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The Israeli military offensive against the Gaza Strip from 27 December 2008 to 18 January 2009, was the most violent and deadly offensive by Israel since the second Intifada began. According to the UN, 1,434 Palestinian residents of Gaza were killed by the Israeli forces, and over 5,000 were injured.
Thousands of homes and businesses were [...]
Purpose of the March
December 14, 2009 - الاثنين 28 ذو الحجة 1430
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Israel’s blockade of Gaza is a flagrant violation of international law that has led to mass suffering. The U.S., the European Union, and the rest of the international community are complicit.
The law is clear. The conscience of humankind is shocked. Yet, the siege of Gaza continues. It is time for us to take action! On [...]
