Women’s flotilla to Gaza is more than mere symbolism

From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Susan Abulhawa was published by AJ on September 21, 2016.

 

Amal and Zaytouna, a flotilla of two boats with all-women crews and passengers, set sail from Barcelona en route to besieged Gaza in another maritime attempt to break Israel’s illegal blockade on the tiny strip of Palestinian coastal territory.

As with previous civilian voyages to Gaza, these boats are carrying prominent international figures who hope to use their stature to focus international attention on continuing Israeli crimes against Palestinians.

 

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