{"id":9726,"date":"2009-07-14T07:25:51","date_gmt":"2009-07-14T12:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karmalised.com\/?p=9726"},"modified":"2009-07-14T08:30:30","modified_gmt":"2009-07-14T13:30:30","slug":"viva-palestina-navigating-egypt%e2%80%99s-obstacle-course-protest-14-july-at-egyptian-consulates-across-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/karmalised.com\/?p=9726","title":{"rendered":"Viva Palestina: Navigating Egypt\u2019s Obstacle Course – Protest 14 July at Egyptian consulates across the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

Viva Palestina: Navigating Egypt\u2019s Obstacle Course
\nSoozy Duncan, Viva Palestina US, 14 July 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Viva Palestina U.S. convoy has been facing barrier after barrier in recent days despite having initially hoped to cross into the Gaza Strip this morning. The Egyptian government, collaborator in Israel\u2019s severe blockade for the past 2 years, has set up a course of administrative obstacles which will delay the group\u2019s entry into Gaza.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

[Read more<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please forward and post widely!<\/p>\n

VIVA PALESTINA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, July 14: Demand That Egypt Let the Viva Palestina Convoy into Gaza!<\/strong><\/p>\n

New York City: 4-6 p.m.
\nEgyptian Mission to the UN
\n304 East 44th St. (@ 2nd Ave.) New York, NY 10017
\nTelephone: 212.503.0300
\nSponsors: Al-Awda-NY, Existence is Resistance, International Action Center, International Socialist Organization, Campus Antiwar Network, New York City Labor Against the War Vets for Peace. If you would like your organization to be a cosponsor, or for more information, please email info@al-awdany.org<\/p>\n

DC: Noon
\nEgyptian Embassy
\n3521 International Court, NW
\n(Van Ness metro — red line)
\nFor updates on the Washington, DC protest — or to endorse — contact 703.231.7553.
\nCall initiated by Viva Palestina. Endorsers list in formation.<\/p>\n

Correction: San Francisco: 3-6 p.m.
\nConsulate General of Egypt
\n276 Mallorca Way
\nSan Francisco, CA<\/p>\n

Houston: 4-6 p.m.
\nEgyptian Consulate
\n5718 Westheimer Road, Suite 1350
\nHouston, TX 77057
\nTel: 713-961-4915<\/p>\n

Correction: Chicago: Noon
\nEgyptian Consulate
\n500 N. Michigan Ave. — Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60611
\nTel: 312.828.9162<\/p>\n

*** If there is no Egyptian Consulate or Mission in your city, protest at the nearest Federal Building<\/p>\n

What Else You Can Do<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Contact the Egyptian embassy and ask that the Viva Palestina convoy be allowed to make its journey to Gaza without further delays. Call 202-966-6342, fax 202-244-4319 and e-mail embassy@egyptembdc.org.<\/p>\n

Background<\/p>\n

The Viva Palestina Convoy is being denied passage into Gaza by the Egyptian Government.<\/p>\n

This convoy is the largest ever US humanitarian aid convoy, organized by British MP George Galloway and Vietnam Veteran and antiwar activist Ron Kovic, and is carry medical supplies for the people of Gaza, who have been the targets of brutal attacks and an ongoing blockade by the Israeli Occupation Forces.<\/p>\n

The convoy’s delegation of about 200 people left for Cairo, Egypt from July 4-7, en route to Gaza to provide much-needed humanitarian aid to the people — wheelchairs, walkers and medical supplies. Participants include former Congressperson Cynthia McKinney, New York City Council Member Charles Barron, and members of numerous organizations.<\/p>\n

Viva Palestina has issued the following humanitarian appeal:<\/p>\n

Viva Palestina U.S. is calling on our friends and supporters to gather outside Egyptian consulates across the U.S. on Tuesday, July 14, as we make our way toward the Suez Canal and into the Sinai Peninsula to deliver humanitarian aid and medical supplies to the people of Gaza. We have met all the new bureaucratic requirements imposed by the Egyptian authorities, and we therefore have the right to expect a speedy passage to Gaza. However, we must prepare for unwarranted further attempts to frustrate us perhaps with a view to stopping such convoys in the future. Those individuals and groups gathering outside Egyptian consulates tomorrow will either be able to help us break through those blockages or be able to celebrate our overcoming them. We want to be on the border of Gaza on Tuesday night and in Gaza on Wednesday morning. Viva Palestina!<\/p>\n

Let the Aid through!
\nLet the Convoy through!
\nLet the trucks through!<\/p>\n

Latest News<\/p>\n

Viva Palestina USA calls for President Obama’s Support in Breaking Gaza Seige
\nhttp:\/\/www.globalresearch.<\/span>ca\/index.php?context=va&ai<\/span>d=14358<\/a><\/p>\n

Viva Palestina: Navigating Egypt’s Obstacle Course
\nhttp:\/\/www.vivapalestina-u<\/span>s.org\/2009\/07\/viva-palesti<\/span>na-navigating-egypt%E2%80%<\/span>99s-obstacle-course\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Donate to Viva Palestina<\/p>\n

https:\/\/npo.networkforgood<\/span>.org\/Donate\/Donate.aspx?np<\/span>oSubscriptionId=1001480<\/a><\/p>\n

Further Information<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.vivapalestina-u<\/span>s.org\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/vivapalestina-us.bl<\/span>ogspot.com\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/alawdavpusconvoy.bl<\/span>ogspot.com\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.thesitch.com\/ga<\/span>za-dispatches\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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