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Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2 to sail with Turkish group's support, but without Mavi Marmara | The Electronic Intifada

Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2 to sail with Turkish group's support, but without Mavi Marmara | The Electronic Intifada: "“Our destination is Gaza. Our means are non-violent. Our goal is to lift the illegal siege, completely and permanently and freedom for the Palestinian people.” So says a press release sent by IHH, the Turkish charitable organization that is part of the international coalition planning to set sail for Gaza near the end of this month.

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