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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.
Just Released: Unedited Footage from Mavi Marmara of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla
June 17, 2010 - الخميس 07 رجب 1431
ONE HOUR OF FOOTAGE FROM MAVI MARMARA Footage taken aboard largest ship in Gaza Freedom Flotilla in hour before and during raid by Israeli military.
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.
REELThursdays: Sleepless in Gaza…and Jerusalem
May 13, 2010 - الخميس 01 جمادى الثانية 1431
Sleepless in Gaza…and Jerusalem,a reality-style show shot exclusively in Occupied Palestine and broadcast exclusively on the show’s YouTube Channel, is a video diary about young Palestinian women, Muslim and Christian, living in Gaza, Jerusalem and the rest of The West Bank.
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.
Israel escalating a major attack on Gaza (VIDEO)
April 3, 2010 - السبت 19 ربيع الثاني 1431
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Israel has threatened to carry out a major military offensive against Gaza, demanding an end to the firing of rockets from the area.
It follows Thursday night’s attacks, by Israel, which destroyed a cheese warehouse and cinema complex. Three Palestinian children were among the injured.
Remembering Rachel Corrie (VIDEO)
March 16, 2010 - الثلاثاء 02 ربيع الثاني 1431
Today is March 16th, 2010 and although this day may not carry a sentimental value for some, it carries the lasting memory of a true hero for many others. Today is considered Rachel Corrie Day in many peoples’ minds across the world.
George Galloway & Cynthia McKinney Break it Down (VIDEO)
March 14, 2010 - الأحد 30 ربيع الأول 1431
A very refreshing short video of George Galloway interviewing Cynthia McKinney for his PressTV show, “The Real Deal”.
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.
“Eyes In Gaza”: A presentation by Dr. Mads Gilbert in Toronto
January 20, 2010 - الأربعاء 06 صفر 1431
On Wednesday, SPHR-Ryerson hosted Dr. Mads Gilbert, MD, PhD for his presentation, “Eye in Gaza”. Dr. Mads Gilbert is an internationally-acclaimed doctor, professor, local politician, and Head of the Dept. of Emergency at the University of North Norway. During the 3-week brutal assault on Gaza last year, Dr. Mads Gilbert and his colleague Dr. Erik Fosse were the only two foreign doctors allowed into the region. They spent their entire time there embedded in the overcrowded and understaffed Al-Shifaa hospital. Dr. Mads Gilbert became the world’s window into the prison known as Gaza, providing regular updates on the atrocities taking place there. He has been seen on Al-Jazeera, BBC, CBS, ABC, CNN and more.
“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!
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 [...]
Gaza-bound convoy stranded in Jordan after Egypt rejects Red Sea Port entry
December 26, 2009 - السبت 11 محرم 1431
Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy, led by British MP George Galloway, was still stranded in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Saturday for a second day, following a dispute with Egypt over the caravan’s point of entry.
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!
