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Pro-Palestinian activists plan demonstrations at Israeli airport
Monday July 04, 2011 08:54:46 AM,
Agencies
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Jerusalem:
Pro-Palestinian groups say hundreds of activists from around the
world intend to fly to Israel’s airport on Friday to protest the
country’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and other policies.
By staging large demonstrations at the airport, Israeli media say
the activists plan on disrupting flights. Media reported that
already tight security at the airport will be beefed up. Police
refused to comment on operational preparations.
The groups that called Sunday for the protest are based in Europe
and the US. They include the International Solidarity Movement, a
pro-Palestinian group that often sends activists to the West Bank
and Gaza.
The planned protests come amid stalled efforts by a flotilla of
activists to reach Gaza by sea.
Meanwhile, Greece offered to ferry humanitarian aid to the
Palestinian Authority on Sunday after banning a pro-Palestinian
flotilla bound for Gaza from departing from its ports and
arresting the captain of one of the boats.
The convoy of cargo and passenger boats carrying volunteers from
countries including the United States, Canada, France and Spain
was due to depart at least a week ago.
In a telephone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on
Sunday, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou offered to ferry
the humanitarian aid, mainly food and medicines, to Gaza in
cooperation with the United Nations.
“President Mahmoud Abbas considered the proposal positive and
expressed his support,” said a statement by the prime minister’s
office. There might be additional aid from Greece in addition to
the supplies that would have gone on the flotilla.
Just over a year after nine activists were killed when Israeli
marines stormed another pro-Palestinian flotilla, Greek
authorities said on Friday that ships destined for Gaza were
prohibited from leaving Greek ports — even though they would be
sailing into international waters.
Greece offered no formal justification for the move.
In a separate statement released on Sunday, Greece’s Foreign
Ministry said the Greek ban was imposed because of safety concerns
and in line with a UN request and EU recommendations.
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