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'''"Freedom Flotilla II&nbsp;– Stay Human"'''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeerah.info/News/2011/June/27%20n/German%20activists%20hold%20'solidarity%20flotilla'%20in%20Berlin%20canals.htm |title=German activists hold 'solidarity flotilla' in Berlin canals |publisher=Aljazeerah.info |date=27 June 2011 |author= |accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> is a [[flotilla]] that plans to break the [[Blockade of the Gaza Strip (2007-present)|maritime blockade]] of the [[Gaza Strip]] by [[Israel]]. The flotilla has started sailing towards the Gaza Strip on June 29, 2011.<ref name="theglobeandmail1">{{cite news|author=Sonia Verma |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/one-year-after-fatal-clash-a-new-freedom-flotilla-sets-sail/article2078089/ |title=One year after fatal clash, a new Freedom Flotilla sets sail |publisher=The Globe and Mail |date= |accessdate=30 June 2011}}</ref><ref name="atimes1">{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/MF29Ak02.html |title=Asia Times Online: The second freedom flotilla sails |publisher=Atimes.com |date= |accessdate=30 June 2011}}</ref>
'''"Freedom Flotilla II&nbsp;– Stay Human"'''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.aljazeerah.info/News/2011/June/27%20n/German%20activists%20hold%20'solidarity%20flotilla'%20in%20Berlin%20canals.htm |title=German activists hold 'solidarity flotilla' in Berlin canals |publisher=Aljazeerah.info |date=27 June 2011 |author= |accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> is a [[flotilla]] that plans to break the [[Blockade of the Gaza Strip (2007-present)|maritime blockade]] of the [[Gaza Strip]] by [[Israel]]. The flotilla has started sailing towards the Gaza Strip on June 29, 2011.<ref name="theglobeandmail1">{{cite news|author=Sonia Verma |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/one-year-after-fatal-clash-a-new-freedom-flotilla-sets-sail/article2078089/ |title=One year after fatal clash, a new Freedom Flotilla sets sail |publisher=The Globe and Mail |date= |accessdate=30 June 2011}}</ref><ref name="atimes1">{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/MF29Ak02.html |title=Asia Times Online: The second freedom flotilla sails |publisher=Atimes.com |date= |accessdate=30 June 2011}}</ref>


The flotilla is represented by a coalition of 22 [[NGO]]s and coordinated [[Amin Abu Rashid]], a man that the Dutch media has accused of being a senior [[Hamas]] operative.<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=227353 'Hamas leader is brain behind Dutch flotilla'], Jerusalem Post 30-06-2011</ref><ref>[http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/6841211/__Hollandse_Hamasleider_was_erbij__.html], De Telegraaf</ref> Its name refers to the [[Gaza Flotilla Raid|Gaza Freedom Flotilla]], the flotilla boarded by [[Israel Defense Forces]] in a deadly raid while in international waters in May 2010. Their stated goal is to end the blockade of Gaza "completely and permanently".<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.freedomflotilla.eu/en/information/3-freedomflotilla-announcements/129-press-release-from-istanbul |title=Press Release from Istanbul |publisher=Freedomflotilla.eu |date=18 June 2011 |author= |accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref>
The flotilla is represented by a coalition of 22 [[NGO]]s. Its name refers to the [[Gaza Flotilla Raid|Gaza Freedom Flotilla]], the flotilla boarded by [[Israel Defense Forces]] in a deadly raid while in international waters in May 2010. Their stated goal is to end the blockade of Gaza "completely and permanently".<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.freedomflotilla.eu/en/information/3-freedomflotilla-announcements/129-press-release-from-istanbul |title=Press Release from Istanbul |publisher=Freedomflotilla.eu |date=18 June 2011 |author= |accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref>


Israeli officials have stated that the flotilla's main purpose is to cause a provocation<ref name="jpost1">{{cite news|last=Gordon |first=Evelyn |url=http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=227412 |title=PM: We have right to work against... |work=The Jerusalem Post |date= |author= |accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> and that flotilla participants plan to use chemical weapons on Israeli soldiers.<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=226829], IDF: Some flotilla activists planning to kill soldiers</ref> The Israeli authorities have informed flotilla organizers that if they dock at the Israeli [[Port of Ashdod]], the humanitarian aid would be delivered by Israel directly to Gaza.<ref name="Ravid-27-June-2011">{{cite news |last=Ravid |first=Barak |date=27 June 2011 |title=Gaza flotilla organizers: Israel is pressuring Greece to halt ships' departure |url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/gaza-flotilla-organizers-israel-is-pressuring-greece-to-halt-ships-departure-1.369851 |work=Haaretz |accessdate=30 June 2011}}</ref> Likewise, Egypt offered to allow the flotilla to dock at [[El Arish]], and to transfer the cargo to Gaza after it has been searched.<ref name="egypt"/>
Israeli officials have stated that the flotilla's main purpose is to cause a provocation<ref name="jpost1">{{cite news|last=Gordon |first=Evelyn |url=http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=227412 |title=PM: We have right to work against... |work=The Jerusalem Post |date= |author= |accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> and that flotilla participants plan to use chemical weapons on Israeli soldiers.<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=226829], IDF: Some flotilla activists planning to kill soldiers</ref> The Israeli authorities have informed flotilla organizers that if they dock at the Israeli [[Port of Ashdod]], the humanitarian aid would be delivered by Israel directly to Gaza.<ref name="Ravid-27-June-2011">{{cite news |last=Ravid |first=Barak |date=27 June 2011 |title=Gaza flotilla organizers: Israel is pressuring Greece to halt ships' departure |url=http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/gaza-flotilla-organizers-israel-is-pressuring-greece-to-halt-ships-departure-1.369851 |work=Haaretz |accessdate=30 June 2011}}</ref> Likewise, Egypt offered to allow the flotilla to dock at [[El Arish]], and to transfer the cargo to Gaza after it has been searched.<ref name="egypt"/>

Revision as of 18:43, 1 July 2011

"Freedom Flotilla II – Stay Human"[1] is a flotilla that plans to break the maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip by Israel. The flotilla has started sailing towards the Gaza Strip on June 29, 2011.[2][3]

The flotilla is represented by a coalition of 22 NGOs. Its name refers to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, the flotilla boarded by Israel Defense Forces in a deadly raid while in international waters in May 2010. Their stated goal is to end the blockade of Gaza "completely and permanently".[4]

Israeli officials have stated that the flotilla's main purpose is to cause a provocation[5] and that flotilla participants plan to use chemical weapons on Israeli soldiers.[6] The Israeli authorities have informed flotilla organizers that if they dock at the Israeli Port of Ashdod, the humanitarian aid would be delivered by Israel directly to Gaza.[7] Likewise, Egypt offered to allow the flotilla to dock at El Arish, and to transfer the cargo to Gaza after it has been searched.[8]

The United States, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey and Canada have all publicly opposed the flotilla. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that the flotilla is not helpful to the situation in the Gaza strip and encouraged the flotilla to use land routes to deliver the aids. He also demanded once again for Israel to lift its siege on Gaza.

Initially, 10 ships, with 1,000 activists[9] were set to sail for Gaza, but as of 28 June 2011, the number of expected participants decreased to fewer than 300, plus a few dozen journalists.[10]

Background

The Gaza Strip naval blockade area

In 2007, following the Fatah-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip, Hamas managed to seize control of the Gaza Strip. As a result, Hamas renounced the previous agreements the Palestinian Authority had signed with Israel and Egypt. As a result of the escalation, in June 2007 Israel and Egypt began imposing a blockade on the Gaza Strip.[11] The blockade led to a more rigid policy regarding transition of people and goods into and out of the Gaza Strip, aimed mainly at preventing Hamas from importing weapons by sea.

At the end of May 2010 a flotilla of six ships left from Turkey towards the Gaza Strip. The main purpose of the flotilla, according to its organizers, was to bring humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip. On May 31, 2010 the Israeli navy raided the ships some 40 kilometres away from Gaza shores. During the takeover, a violent confrontation occurred in which nine activists were killed on one of the ships and several Israeli soldiers were injured as well as dozens of passengers from several ships. At the end of the operation the ships were seized by the Israeli navy and taken to the port of Ashdod.

Following the 2010 Gaza flotilla raid, in which severe clashes resulted in several deaths, international outrage contributed to a shift in Israeli policy. Both Israel and Egypt eased their blockade, letting in more goods over land.[11] In June 2010 Egypt decided to open the land crossings between Egypt and the Gaza Strip in order to transfer a minimal amount of supplies.

After the events of the 2011 flotilla raid, several countries and organizations declared their intention to send more ships to break the blockade on Gaza. As a result, the Israeli government announced that the any ships attempting to break the blockade of the Gaza Strip would be arrested.

The blockade of Gaza is illegal according to international law, but Israel disputes this.

Name

The flotilla is named in memory of Vittorio Arrigoni, an Italian reporter and activist whose killing by suspected members of a Palestinian Salafist group in Gaza in April 2011 "left the Palestinian activist community stunned." His favourite expression was "Stay Human".[12]

Ships

Originally it was thought that the Mavi Marmara would lead the flotilla, but in mid-June, it was announced that the ship would be unable to sail due to technical issues.[13]

The crew of the Irish ship MV Saoirse have also announced it will not take part on the flotilla, after it was allegedly sabotaged.[14]

As of 30 June 2011, the following ships have confirmed their participation:

Boat Country of origin No. passengers
Tahrir[15]  Canada 50
Dignité – Al Karama[16]
Louise Michel[16]		  France --
Stefano Chiarini[17]  Italy --
Gernika[9]  Spain 50
The Audacity of Hope[18][19]  United States 50
Eleftheri Mesogeios[20]  Greece,  Sweden,  Norway --

Participants

Main article: List of participants of Freedom Flotilla II

Initially, 10 ships, with 1,000 activists from 20 countries[9] were set to sail for Gaza from various European ports, with humanitarian aid,[21] during the last few days of June, or first few days of July 2011.[22] As of 28 June 2011, the number of expected participants decreased to 350, plus a few dozen journalists.[23]

For a list of individuals participating in the flotilla, see the list of participants of Freedom Flotilla II.

Organizers

The flotilla is being organized by various NGOs:[24]

Preparations

The IHH announced plans for the new flotilla, again led by the Mavi Marmara to depart for Gaza in June 2011. IHH President Fehmi Bulent Yıldırım said "Even if we sacrifice shahids (martyrs) for this cause, we will be on the side of justice."[25] In June 2011, the IHH conveyed a message to the Israeli government through Turkish Jews that the organization was not interested in another clash with Israel, and a proposal that the ships be inspected in a third-party country, such as Cyprus, before being allowed into Gaza.[26]

Plans for the new flotilla were met with international opposition. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Mediterranean governments to discourage the new flotilla and send aid through "legitimate crossings and established channels",[27] the United States warned against the flotilla reportedly considered asking Turkey to host a peace summit between Israel and the Palestinian Authority provided that it stop it,[28] and Canada warned its nationals not to participate in the flotilla and called it "provocative".[29] Turkey urged activists to reconsider the need for a flotilla in light of the newly opened Rafah crossing, but urged Israel to act wisely and avoid past mistakes.[30]

In France, a ship purchased for the flotilla was prevented from sailing after being denied permission to dock in Marseille. The move followed intense political pressure by the Jewish community on members of Parliament, political parties, and organizations, which in turn pressured insurance companies and authorities.[31] A day before, the IHH had announced that was rethinking its participation in the flotilla and might withdraw from the initiative.[32] On 17 June, İHH announced that they are still part of the flotilla movement, though the Mavi Marmara was pulled out from the flotilla due to technical reasons.[33]

Israeli military sources told Israeli newspapers on 27 June 2011 that some "radical elements" among flotilla members intended to kill soldiers who tried to board their vessels, and had equipped themselves with bags of sulfur to dump on any soldiers who made the attempt. Multiple newspapers reported the statements[34][35] but Alex Fishman, dean of Israeli military correspondents, criticized these claims and said "There isn't a shred of substance to the report that extremist elements will put up violent resistance to IDF soldiers aboard the flotilla. Neither is there any clear information regarding deadly weapons on any of the ships". He said that it can be assumed that this is considered a possibility by defense forces, along with many other scenarios, but was turned into a definitive fact as part of Israel's hasbara effort.[36] Some Israeli cabinet members have described this information as a "political spin". Israel's Prime Minister's Office replied that the materials issued by the IDF spokesman are based on reliable intelligence assessments.[37]

Initial leg

Two of the vessels taking part in the flotilla set sail from the French island of Corsica to Greece, to meet up with the other vessels. The vessels docked in Piraeus.[38] However, the French vessel Dignity did not dock, and proceeded directly towards the Gaza Strip.[39]

Alleged sabotage

On 24 June 2011, it was discovered that a 'private complaint' had been filed against the Audacity of Hope, the US boat to Gaza.[40] The complaint stated that the boat was not 'seaworthy' and that it required a detailed inspection. On 26 June 2011, the Shurat Hadin (Israel Law Centre) took responsibility for lodging the complaint.[41]

On 27 June 2011, activists announced that they had discovered damage to two of the vessels, the Juliano and MV Saoirse. Both the vessels had their propellers and pipes leading to their engines damaged. According to Flotilla spokesman Dror Feiler, there was no direct evidence Israel was involved,[42] and he estimated the damage would take several days to repair. Other flotilla organizers suspected that the damage was the result of a sabotage operation by Israeli naval divers, and demanded that the Greek police and port authorities provide security for the vessels. Some activists announced that they themselves planned to guard the vessels.[43] On 29 June, the MV Saoirse sustained damage while docked in Turkey. Activists claimed that the damage was caused by Israeli divers, who were able to avoid detection by guards stationed on the vessel.[44]

A number of passengers on the flotilla said they had been mugged on the streets near the port and had mobile phones stolen, and that suspicious "fishermen" had been sighted near the ships, loitering without bait or buckets, by waters that are known to be contaminated.[45]

Reactions

Governments

  •  Canada: Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said, "I strongly urge those wishing to deliver humanitarian goods to the Gaza Strip to do so through established channels. Unauthorized efforts to deliver aid are provocative and, ultimately, unhelpful to the people of Gaza." He added that Canadians should instead donate to the Red Cross/Red Crescent in the Gaza Strip. The department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said: "The border around the Gaza Strip is under the control of Israeli and Egyptian authorities. Canadians who break the laws of another country are subject to the judicial system of that country. DFAIT can neither offer protection from the consequences of such actions nor override the decisions of local authorities."[46]
  •  Egypt: Egypt offered to allow the flotilla to dock at the Egyptian port of El Arish. The cargo would then be transferred overland to Gaza after it has been searched.[8][47]
  •  France: The Foreign Ministry of France strongly denounced the flotilla, calling it a "bad idea that is expected only to increase tension and be a source of conflict". "Last year's events showed that there is a danger that confrontation will result from these initiatives," it said in a statement.[48]
  •  Gaza Strip: On 24 June 2011 Ismail Haniya, the disputed Hamas Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, was interviewed as saying "The United Nations and all international law organizations should provide protection to the second flotilla that is preparing to sail to the Gaza Strip. The world must stop Israel from intercepting the ships, We believe that it is the right of the foreign activists to arrive in the Gaza Strip, and we condemn any Israeli threats against them. It is obvious that the Israeli occupation is preparing for another crime against them".[49]
  •  Ireland: The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eamon Gilmore, while cannot advising any Irish national to participate in a venture which would potentially bring them into harm’s way, also urged Israel to show restraint and emphasised to the Israeli ambassador that "if the flotilla does sail next week, then Israel must exercise all possible restraint and avoid any use of military force if attempting to uphold their naval blockade. In particular, I would expect that any interception of ships is conducted in a peaceful manner and does not endanger the safety of our citizens or other participants." He also urged ambassador Modai to forward this message to Israeli authorities to avoid any repetition of the violence which marked last year’s flotilla. The meeting with the Israeli ambassador was conducted on 23 June.[50] The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, speaking in Dáil Éireann, echoed the same call.
Israeli officials have stated that the flotilla's main purpose is to cause a provocation[5] which is designed to serve Hamas's military objectives.[51]
Israeli authorities said that they wish to avoid clashes with the activists, and promised flotilla organizers that if they dock at the Israeli port of Ashdod, the humanitarian aid would be delivered by Israel directly to Gaza.[7] It has warned the flotilla organizers that if they attempt to break the blockade, it will intercept the ships and that Israeli forces will defend themselves if they are attacked.[52]
A top Israeli naval officer warned that Israel would prevent the ships from breaking its blockade on Gaza at all costs, and that Israel would again use force if required, including boarding the ships and confronting the activists. Brig. Gen. Yoav Mordechai added, “There is an unequivocal directive from the government to enforce the naval blockade that is recognized by international law, and we will not allow it to be broken.”[11] The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began training personnel for future flotillas. In addition to Shayetet 13 commandos, other naval and special forces units were also drilled to participate. IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi announced that Israel may deploy snipers to minimize troop casualties on the next flotilla.[53] The IDF also announced that attack dogs from Unit Oketz would be deployed before soldiers to neutralize threats.[54] In June 2011, the IDF released a video showing naval forces practicing an interception of the flotilla. The footage showed the use of high-powered water cannons aimed at vessels simulating flotilla ships, along with other means.[55]
On 26 June, Israeli intelligence said that some flotilla activists are planning to attack IDF soldiers with sulfur in attempt to kill some of Israel's troops.[56]
On the same day, Israel's Government Press Office issued a letter to foreign journalists, warning them that participating in the upcoming flotilla sailing to Gaza could result in them being barred from Israel for up to 10 years. The letter was signed by GPO director Oren Helman, who insisted that the blockade of Gaza is legal, a claim contradicted by international law.[57]
On 27 June Avigdor Lieberman has stated flotilla participants are "terror activists, seeking to create provocation and looking for blood", and that Israel plans to "deal with the flotilla properly". He added that the majority of those who had planned to join the flotilla now understand that those who wish to help can do this through legal means.[58]
On 28 June, a Youtube video of a man called 'Marc' who claims to be an activist denied from boarding the flotilla on account of his homosexuality was exposed to be a hoax. The man in the video was discovered to be an Israeli public relations expert named Omer Gershon. The video was tweeted by Guy Seeman, an intern in the Prime Minister's office. The premier's office refused to comment on Seeman's employment.[59]
  •  Netherlands: Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal wrote a letter to the parliament calling on Dutch NGOs not to join the international flotilla headed to the Gaza Strip. He wrote that the cabinet believes that the flotilla will “not make the least contribution to a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”.[60]
  •  United Kingdom: On 29 June 2011, British deputy Foreign Minister, Alistair Burt stressed that while the UK was very concerned about the situation in Gaza, it did not think the delivery of aid via such a provocative route was appropriate.[61]
  •  United Nations: On 27 May 2011, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon asked for all governments to seek to discourage such flotillas. He also said that aid should go through legitimate and established channels, and called on all parties to 'act responsibly' such to avoid another violent incident.[62]
  •  United States: The U.S. State Department warned Americans taking part in the flotilla that they may violate U.S. civil and criminal statue against delivering material support to terrorist organizations, and may face prosecution.[63] In a travel warning, the State Department further advised U.S. citizens that they could face arrest, prosecution and deportation by Israel if they join the flotilla.[64] State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said "Groups that seek to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza are taking irresponsible and provocative actions that risk the safety of their passengers. We urge all those seeking to provide such assistance to the people of Gaza...not to participate in actions like the planned flotilla."[65] The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, said that "there are distinct mechanisms to deliver goods to Gaza and there are no justifications to sail directly to Gaza."[66]

Non-governmental organizations

Shurat HaDin, an NGO based in Israel, has delayed or blocked several of the vessels by legal methods, including warning insurance companies that insuring the flotilla boats might leave the companies open to prosecution for aiding a terrorist organization.[52]

Journalists

Several Dutch journalists who were due to travel in the flotilla backed out in late June, accusing the organizers of non-transparency, particularly with regard to their relations with Hamas, restrictiveness, dishonesty and "shocking" gullibility. Journalist Eric Beauchemin said, "never have I seen a more closed organization. When we would ask critical questions they would accuse us of being unprofessional. Restrictions were imposed on us that hadn’t been agreed upon beforehand."[67]

Award-winning Israeli-Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh noted that "according to Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip, there is no shortage of basic foods" and that "periodic shortage of medical supplies is often attributed to the ongoing power struggle between Hamas and Fatah, whose representatives in the West Bank are sometimes accused of withholding medicine as a way of punishing the Hamas government." Abu Toameh questioned why, given this situation, the flotilla organizers did not plan to help Syrian and Lybian refugees, whose situation was worse, or to express solidarity with Saudi Arabian women who are being arrested for driving cars.[68]

Other

Businessmen from the Gaza Strip interviewed by Ynet said regarding the flotilla that importing goods into the Strip was unimportant as there was "no shortage of stock" in the territory. However, they stressed that they were not opposed to the flotilla.[69]

As preparations for the flotilla got underway, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Mairead Maguire, expressed her support for the campaign and beseeched Israel to grant the flotilla passengers safe passage to Gaza.[70]

See also

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