Washington Report Break the Gaza Blockade

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HUNDREDS SAIL IN NEW YORK HARBOR TO LAUNCH THE U.S. BOAT TO GAZA CAMPAIGNWhat:
Press briefing before a sunset cruise in NY Harbor to support a U.S. Boat to Gaza, called THE AUDACITY OF HOPE, which will join the next International Flotilla sailing to break the blockade of GazaWhere:The Marco Polo Marina, 23rd St. and FDR Drive, east side of ManhattanWhen:Thursday, August 5, 6:30 P.M. before the boat sailsWho:US TO GAZA, www.ustogaza.org (complete list of endorsers)Why:To launch a U.S. Boat to Gaza to join the upcoming International Flotilla and the global campaign that opposes these policies and demands justice for the Palestinian people; to confront the U.S.-Israel political and military alliance resulting in criminal Israeli policies of occupation and siege against the Palestinian people; to highlight the role that the U.S. plays in maintaining the siege of Gaza and the occupation of PalestineVisuals:a three-level boat that holds hundreds of people
a 25-foot billboard-size banner
black-and-white signs






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