Kia Ora Gaza team says “Listen to Helen Clark.”
Scoop, NZ, 22nd September 2010
Gaza convoy defies Egypt ban, Turkey ready to welcome
World Bulletin, 22nd september 2010
Gaza convoy to arrive in Istanbul from UK
Daily News, Turkey, 22nd September 2010
Inside look at Viva Palestina 5
Palestine Telegraph, 22nd Sepetember 2010
Viva Palestina sends new Gaza mission
Press TV - 18th September 2010
New aid convoy sets off for Gaza
Al-Jazeera - 18th September 2010
Aid convoy leaves Newport for Gaza
South Wales Argus - 17th September 2010
Mark Holt's Gaza Mission
Crosby Herald - 16th September 2010

4th -6th January 2010

Jordan's Islamists condemn Egyptian "assault" on aid convoy to Gaza

Xinhua  - ?AMMAN, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Islamic Action Front (IAF) on Wednesday condemned Egypt's alleged assault on members of the Viva Palestina humanitarian ...

Police clash with Gaza convoy

Irish Times  - Michael Jansen  - ?The convoy, which includes a number of Irish people, is trying to take relief supplies to Palestinians in the Gaza strip. At least two Palestinians were ...

Turkey urges Egypt to release Gaza activists

Ynetnews  - ?Following violent clashes in El-Arish, Turkish foreign minister telephones Egyptian counterpart and asks him to release members of aid convoy. ...

Egyptian forces wound 2 Palestinians on Gaza border

Reuters  - Nidal al-Mughrabi , Dan Williams  - ?GAZA (Reuters) - Egyptian forces shot and wounded at least two Palestinians on Wednesday during a violent protest on the Egypt-Gaza border against an ...

Tons of humanitarian supplies will be transferred to Gaza

infolive.tv  - ? The movement, Viva Palestina, has received an approval of the Egyptian authorities to bring to Gaza several tons of humanitarian supplies. ...

Gaza activists clash with Egyptian police

RTE.ie  - ?At least 55 people, including one Irishman, have been injured in clashes between Egyptian police and pro-Palestinian activists trying to take a convoy of ...

Egyptian police clash with Gaza aid convoy

The Guardian  - ?? George Galloway prepares to speak in Jordan before joining the Gaza aid convoy in Egypt. Photograph: Muhammad Hamed/REUTERS Egyptian security forces clashed ...

Egypt police, pro-Gaza activists clash

Jerusalem Post  - ? By AP International pro-Gaza activists and Egyptian security clashed at this Mediterranean port when Egypt refused to allow an aid convoy pass through its ...

Gaza aid Brits 'beaten by police'

The Press Association  - ?British members of a humanitarian convoy trying to take aid to Gaza were among dozens of people injured during clashes with Egyptian police. ...

Police clash with Gaza aid convoy

ABC Online  - ?Security forces from Egypt have clashed with pro-Palestinian activists trying to get aid into the Gaza Strip. A convoy of about 520 activists blocked the ...

Viva Palestina: More Than 10 Injured, Seven Arrested, Including A Malaysian

Bernama  - ? EL-ARISH PORT, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- More than 10 members of the Viva Palestina convoy were injured, four of them seriously, and seven members arrested by ...

Viva Palestina's bumpy road

Aljazeera.net  - Hanan Chehata  - ?In an international effort to show solidarity with the Palestinian people, Viva Palestina (VP) volunteers from around the world have ...

Clash in Egypt over Gaza aid effort

Aljazeera.net  - ?At least 55 people have been injured in clashes between Egyptian police and pro-Palestinian activists who were trying to deliver aid into the Gaza Strip, ...

Gaza-bound humanitarian convoy reaches Egyptian port

Malaysia Star  - ? KUALA LUMPUR: Some 100 members of the Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy, who were stranded in Aqaba, Jordan, have reached El-Arish Port and are poised to ...

Egypt: 3 injured in clashes between police and pro-Palestinians

Ynetnews  - ?At least three were injured Monday night during clashes between Egyptian police and pro-Palestinian activists in al-Arish, including one police officer and ...

Egypt temporarily lifts Gaza border restrictions

Tehran Times  - ? More than 200 trucks carrying medical aid have arrived in Egypt, destined for the Gaza Strip. Busloads of people have been crossing in and out of Gaza since ...

Viva Palestina arrives in Egypt to enter Gaza

Tehran Times  - ?Viva Palestina humanitarian aid convoy has arrived in the Egyptian port city of El-Arish to pass thought the Rafah border crossing into the Gaza Strip. ...

Egypt Steel Barrier Could Choke Hamas in Gaza

The Associated Press  - Egypt is putting in an underground barrier at its border, to stop goods being smuggling into Gaza through tunnels. Hamas opponents are hoping the steel ...

Passports Of Viva Palestina Convoy Members Seized

Bernama  - ?Jan 5, 2010? EL-ARISH (Egypt), Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Viva Palestina convoy's first batch flew to this port city on Tuesday, only to find their passports seized by the ...

Egypt Steel Border Wall Could Choke Hamas in Gaza

New York Times  - ?Jan 5, 2010? By AP RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- A jackhammer pounded large steel beams side by side into the sandy soil on the Egyptian side of Gaza's border, ...

Gaza activists in passport protest

The Press Association  - ?Jan 4, 2010? Humanitarian activists trying to take aid to Gaza staged noisy protests after Egyptian officials took away their passports and there was a lengthy delay in ...

Delayed Gaza relief convoy arrives in Egypt

AFP  - ?Jan 4, 2010? EL-ARISH, Egypt — A relief convoy led by a British MP arrived in the Egyptian Mediterranean town of El-Arish on Monday after a dispute with Cairo on the ...

Activists leave Egypt after Gaza entry denied

DAWN.com  - ?Jan 4, 2010? 'Gaza Freedom Marchers' display slogans supporting Gaza, in front of Egyptian anti-riot policemen during a protest in Cairo. -AP Photo CAIRO: More than 1000 ...

Aid convoy will enter Gaza from Rafah

Jewish Telegraphic Agency  - ?Jan 4, 2010? JERUSALEM (JTA) -- An aid convoy carrying 200 truckloads of basic food and medical supplies will be allowed to enter Gaza. The Viva Palestina convoy ...

Malaysia Lend Support For Viva Palestina Convoy To Gaza

Bernama  - ?Jan 4, 2010? KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The people and government of Malaysia have offered support and sought assistance of the Egypt government to facilitate and ...

Viva Palestina Cargo Ship Arrives Safely At El-arish Port In Egypt

Bernama  - ?Jan 4, 2010? LATTAKIA PORT (Syria), Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Ulosoy-6, a Turkish private cargo ship loaded with Viva Palestina's 220 vehicles packed with relief material ...

31st December -3rd January 2010

Aid convoy arrives in Egypt on way to Gaza

Ynetnews   An international aid convoy will be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip after organizers struck a deal with Egyptian authorities over its transit route. ...

"Viva Palestina 3" convoy reaches Egyptian port


Xinhua  - Mu Xuequan  El-ARISH, Egypt, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- "Viva Palestina 3" humanitarian aid convoy arrived in Egyptian port of El-Arish Sunday evening coming from Syria, ...

Viva Palestina Convoy To Leave For El-arish, Egypt By Chartered Flight

Bernama  LATTAKIA PORT (Syria), Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The Viva Palestina convoy is scheduled to leave for El-Arish, Egypt on a chartered flight at 4am Monday. ...

Rosmah and Dr M win praise from British politician

The Sun Daily  - ?Jan 3, 2010? KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3, 2010) : Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of the prime minister, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Turkish prime minister ...

Gaza aid convoy leaves Syria

Aljazeera.net  - ?Jan 2, 2010? A long-delayed aid convoy destined for the Gaza Strip is expected to arrive in the coastal territory on Monday, nearly a month after it set out from the UK. ...

Viva Palestina Convoy Continues Journey To Tartus Port

Bernama  - ?Dec 31, 2009? DAMASCUS, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- While the rest of the world usher the arrival of 2010 with cheers and fireworks, members of the Viva Palestina convoy of 450 ...

Derry men 'expecting the worst' as they approach Gaza Derry Today  - ?The five Derry men trying to deliver vital humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza have said the next 72 hours will be the most critical in their journey. ...

Galloway Gaza convoy leaves Syria

Ma'an News Agency  - ?Bethlehem – Ma'an – A British-led aid convoy bound for the Gaza Strip is on its way to the Egyptian port of Al-Arish after departing Syria by boat, ...

Egypt halts Viva Palestina convoy

www.worldbulletin.net  Viva Palestina convoy onboard a ship, sponsored by a Gulf businessman, is heading to Egyptian port one-week later after the planned date. ...

Gaza group fears more delays

Londonderry Today  - ?Jan 2, 2010? By Staff Reporter A GROUP of Londonderry men carrying humanitarian and medical supplies to Palestine hope to arrive in Egypt by Sunday afternoon (January 3) ...

AL-AWDA] BREAKING: Viva Palestina-72 Hour Critical Period Begins Now; Prepare ...

Bay Area Indymedia  - Viva Palestina  - ?Jan 1, 2010? Tomorrow our 200 vehicles will travel on a 20 hour ferry aided by 60 volunteers into Al-Arish. The remaining 450 people who can't enter ...

Egypt halts Viva Palestina convoy

www.worldbulletin.net  - ?Jan 1, 2010? A Turkish ship will carry the Viva Palestin convoy to Egypt's Al Arish port from city of Latakia in Syria. A Turkish ship will carry the Viva Palestin ...

Gaza convoy faces huge detour

Bradford Telegraph Argus  - Kathie Griffiths  - ?Jan 1, 2010? An aid convoy carrying medical supplies to Gaza from Bradford is having to turn back to Syria after being denied entry into Egypt. ...

Stuart Littlewood – Egypt lacks the milk of human kindness

Palestine Think Tank (blog)  - Stuart Littlewood  - ?Dec 31, 2009? It is desperately sad to see the noble efforts of the Viva Palestina expedition turning sour in front of our eyes as the forces of ... ACTIVISM: Rally at 4 pm today Rochester City Newspaper  - ?Dec 31, 2009? Rochester Against War is sponsoring a rally today in solidarity with the Gaza Freedom March and the Viva Palestina Convoy of material aid for Gaza. ...

Turkish ship to carry Viva Palestina convoy to Egypt

Ya Libnan  - ?Jan 1, 2010? A Turkish ship will carry the Viva Palestina convoy to Egypt's Al Arish port from city of Latakia in Syria. Earlier, Turkish humanitarian aid foundation ...

28th -30th December

Gaza hunger strikes: 'Gorgeous' George, a Holocaust granny, and angry Frenchmen

Christian Science Monitor  - Matthew Clark  - ? British politician George Galloway, American Holocaust survivor Hedy Epstein, and dozens of protesters in Cairo started hunger strikes this week to protest ...

Egypt's controversial Gaza policy

Aljazeera.net  - ?The Egyptian foreign ministry says the Viva Palestina aid convoy to the Gaza Strip must go through the Mediterranean port of El Arish. ...

Egypt cracks down on foreign protesters heading to Gaza Strip

Christian Science Monitor  - Liam Stack  - ?American and European activists attempting to go to the Gaza Strip from Egypt to protest Israel's actions during last year's Gaza war have been blocked from ...

Viva Palestina Convoy Takes Another Route To Gaza

Bernama  - ?AQABA (Jordan), Dec 29 (Bernama) -- After almost five days stranded in this port city, the 450 members of the Viva Palestina convoy of 220 trucks and ...

Aid convoy struggles to reach Gaza

RTE.ie  -? A convoy trying to take aid to Gaza including aid from Ireland has returned to Syria after Egypt refused the convoy permission to travel through the Red Sea ...

Hunger strikers press Egypt on Gaza march

Sydney Morning Herald  - Jailan Zayan  - ?Dec 29, 2009? CAIRO: An 85-year-old Holocaust survivor is among a group of grandmothers on a hunger strike to protest against Egypt's refusal to allow a Gaza solidarity ...

Egypt's bigger problem

Aljazeera.net  - Marwan Bishara  - ?Dec 29, 2009? By Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera's senior political analyst A year after Israel's war left Gaza in ruins, Egypt is hampering international aid convoys from ...

Aid convoy bound for Gaza heads to Syria for transit

Jerusalem Post  - ?Dec 29, 2009? By AP An international aid convoy bound for the Gaza Strip left Jordan's Red Sea port of Aqaba on Tuesday, and was heading to Syria after striking a deal ...

Australian protesters banned from travelling to Gaza Strip

ABC Online  - Anne Barker  - ?Dec 28, 2009? About a dozen Australians are among hundreds of protesters banned by Egyptian authorities from travelling across ...

Peace activists on hunger strike over Gaza aid blockade

Irish Times  - Jamie Smyth  - ?Dec 28, 2009? TWO IRISH peace campaigners have gone on hunger strike to protest against Egypt's refusal to allow a convoy of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, which remains ...

15 from Gaza aid convoy threaten hunger strike

Malaysia Star  - ?Dec 28, 2009? KUALA LUMPUR: Fifteen members of a convoy fetching aid to Palestinians have pledged to go on a hunger strike each day until the convoy is allowed safely ...

Egypt criticizes French activists protesting in Cairo

Xinhua  - ?Dec 28, 2009? CAIRO, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Egypt criticized on Monday French activists protesting in front of their country's embassy in Cairo, who asked to enter the Gaza ...

Egypt: activists turned back from Gaza

eTaiwan News (blog)  - Ashraf Sweilam  - ?Dec 28, 2009? AP An Egyptian security official says scores of international activists were prevented from reaching Gaza after challenging a government ...

Mercy mission is held up in Egypt

Gulf Daily News  - Rebecca Torr  - ?Dec 28, 2009? TWO Bahraini medical professionals in Cairo are hoping to gain entry into Gaza to deliver training ...

Gaza Freedom March Members Gain a Small Taste of the Palestinian Experience

Huffington Post (blog)  - ?Dec 28, 2009? Gaza Freedom March participants, numbering 1360 people from 42 countries, have assembled in Cairo, Egypt, where they plan to break the Israeli imposed siege ...

Activists blocked from planned march to support Gaza

Reuters Canada  - Yasmine Saleh  - ?Dec 28, 2009? CAIRO (Reuters) - About 80 foreign supporters of Palestinians protested outside the French Embassy in Cairo on Monday after Egypt refused ...

Gaza marchers on hunger strike in Egypt

BBC News  - ?Dec 28, 2009? Protesters trying to march into Gaza a year after an Israeli offensive are on hunger strike after Egypt blocked them from crossing the border. ...

Gaza-bound convoy accepts Egypt's offer, heads to Mediterranean port

Xinhua  - ?Dec 28, 2009? AMMAN, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Having been stranded in Jordan for four days, Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy left the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Monday ...

Gaza aid convoy led by George Galloway declares hunger strike

Ha'aretz  - ?Dec 28, 2009? By AP More than 400 members of an international aid convoy to Gaza declared a hunger strike on Sunday to protest Egypt's refusal to allow them entry into ...

Gaza aid convoy stuck in Jordan on hunger strike

Ynetnews  - ?Dec 28, 2009? More than 400 members of an international aid convoy to Gaza are on a hunger strike stranded in the Red Sea port of Aqaba because they are unable to cross ...

Holocaust survivor stages hunger strike for Gaza

AFP  - ?Dec 28, 2009? CAIRO — An 85-year-old Holocaust survivor was among a group of grandmothers who began a hunger strike in Cairo on Monday to protest against Egypt's refusal ...

27th December 2009

Gaza aid convoy stranded in Jordan

RTE.? An international aid convoy, which is attempting to deliver medical and food supplies to the Gaza Strip, has been stranded in Jordan for three days because ...

Galloway in fresh Gaza convoy plea

Aljazeera.net  ? A British politician leading a convoy of medical and food supplies destined for the Gaza Strip has again appealed to Egypt to allow the group easy access to ...

Gaza aid held up in Jordan - 26 Dec 09

Al Jazeera  ? Since June 2007 Gaza has been under a crippling blockade with few essential goods making it through. Now an aid convoy of 250 trucks and ambulances is ...

Activists Push Egypt to Grant Access to Gaza

New York Times  ? By AP CAIRO (AP) -- International activists from 43 countries have appealed to Egypt to reverse a decision denying them access to the blockaded Gaza Strip ...

Activists appeal to Mubarak over entry into Gaza

AFP  - ?? CAIRO — International activists planning to enter Gaza from Egypt for a march appealed to President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday to allow them to enter the ...

Gaza-bound convoy stranded in Jordan

Xinhua  - Mu Xuequan  - AMMAN, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy, led by British MP George Galloway, was still stranded in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on ... 

Message: break the siege

Al-Ahram Weekly  - ?Dec 25, 2009? The Viva Palestina convoy is hours away from Egypt while participants of the Gaza Freedom March have started arriving in Cairo. VP organiser Kevin Ovenden ...

Egypt refuses entry to Gaza convoy t

AFP  - ?Dec 24, 2009? CAIRO — A Gaza-bound aid convoy in Jordan led by British MP George Galloway will not be allowed into Egypt through the Red Sea port of Nuweiba -- the most ...

Barred from Egypt, Galloway group on hunger strike

Ma'an News Agency  - ? London - Ma'an - Over 400 volunteers travelling with British MP George Galloway's aid convoy to Gaza declared a hunger strike on Sunday, protesting the ...

'Viva Palestina' Blocked from Gaza Shortcut

Arutz Sheva  - Hana Levi Julian  - ? An attempt by British leftist MP George Galloway to break Israeli and Egyptian control over the Gaza crossings while ...

Convoy stuck at border on anniversary of Gaza war

GulfNews  - Layelle Saad  - ? Egypt has thus far not allowed the group to pass saying it was a “sensitive situation” but currently diplomatic efforts between Egypt and Turkey are trying ...

Convoy grinds to a halt in Jordan

Gloucestershire Echo  ? The drivers travelling with the Viva Palestina convoy, which aims to deliver aid to the stricken Gaza region have been refused entry to Egypt. ...

Hunger strike of activists in Egypt for Gaza, Palestine

Palestine Think Tank (blog)  ? Sunday December 27th marks the anniversary of the attack on Gaza by Israel, which left over 1400 people dead, and over 5000 injured in 22 days. ...

Campaigns to break the siege on Gaza

National  -Two campaigns - the Gaza Freedom March and the Viva Palestina humanitarian aid convoy - each aim to challenge the siege of Gaza but obstacles are being ...

Viva Palestina aid convoy still holed up in Jordanian port

Arab Monitor  - ?Aqaba, 26 December – The Viva Palestina convoy is still holed up in the Jordanian port of Aqaba, from where its organizer, the British parliamentarian ...

Viva Palestina convoy travels to freedom from UK to Gaza

Sunday's Zaman  -? The Viva Palestina convoy, launched with the slogan “Freedom for Palestine” and consisting of hundreds of volunteers, is traveling toward freedom ...

Egypt's President Mubarak blows his chance to behave decently

Redress Information & Analysis  - Stuart Littlewood  - ?? Stuart Littlewood argues that time is running out for Egyptian President Husni Mubarak to prove that he is not an Israeli stooge and ...

Humanitarian aid meant for Gaza meets Egyptian roadblock

DigitalJournal.com  - Stephanie Dearing  - ? A humanitarian convoy, loaded with food and medical supplies and intended for the Gaza strip. The Viva Palestina Convoy, also known as ...

Egypt using 'bureaucracy' against besieged Gazans

Press TV  - ?? British lawmaker and anti-war activist George Galloway says Egypt is using bureaucracy as a pretext to impede humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. ...

Egyptian authorities bar Gaza Freedom March

World War 4 Report  - ?? Using the pretext of escalating tensions on the Gaza-Egypt border, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry has informed organizers of the Gaza Freedom March that the ...

Egypt halts Viva Palestina convoy

www.worldbulletin.net  - ?Egyptian government blocked 16 Turkish lawmakers from ruling AK party to entry country among "Freedom convoy for Gaza". Egyptian government blocked on ...

26th December 2009

Mercy mission from Bradford with 45 volunteers is set to cross the border from ...

Bradford Telegraph Argus  - Will Kilner  - ?Dec 26, 2009? A mercy convoy from Bradford carrying £250000 of medical supplies was due to reach the border crossing from Egypt to Gaza today. ...

Fearing tunnel collapses, smuggling quickened

Ma'an News Agency  - ?Dec 26, 2009? Gaza – Ma'an – Dozens of smuggling tunnels are expected to collapse any day as Egyptian workers continue to boar 25-meter plates of steel into the earth ...

Egypt says Gaza-bound aid convoys should abide by access mechanism

ReliefWeb (press release)  - ?Dec 25, 2009? Egypt on Thursday 24/12/2009 urged Gaza-bound international aid convoy to abide by an Egyptian mechanism for access into the strip. ...

Demonstrations against Egypt's steel wall and deadly salt-water pipe system

Arab Monitor  - ?Dec 26, 2009? Gaza, 25 December – Stranded at the Jordanian Aqaba port, the international aid convoy organized by Viva Palestina asked anew the Egyptian authorities to ...
Charity convoy enters Jordan en route to Gaza
Earthtimes (press release)
The convoy, led by British lawmaker George Galloway , left London on December 3 and is scheduled to enter the Gaza Strip on December 27 to mark the first ...

The Palestine Telegraph
Galloway Criticizes Arabs over Abandoning Gaza
The Palestine Telegraph
22, 2009 (Pal Telegraph)- British Member of Parliament George Galloway has ... The British anti-war activist added that the third Viva Palestina convoy is ...

Press TV
3rd int'l charity convoy nears Gaza
Press TV
The third international convoy, known as the " Viva Palestina ," destined for ... The convoy, led by British lawmaker George Galloway , was also welcomed by ...

Daily Star - Lebanon
On the march for human dignity in Gaza
Daily Star - Lebanon
The group will join a convoy founded by British MP George Galloway , Viva Palestina , in marching on the city to protest the ongoing Israeli blockade. ...


Charity convoy enters Jordan en route to Gaza

Earthtimes (press release)
The convoy, known as " Viva Palestina ," was welcomed by the Secretary General of the ... The convoy, led by British lawmaker George Galloway , left London on ...

 

An overland British aid convoy to Gaza
Bikya Masr - Cairo,Cairo,Egypt
Viva Palestina spokesperson Alice Howard spoke to Bikya Masr,

Gaza, la via per la pace
Periodico Italiano - 03/12/2009
Interview with concoy leader Kevin Ovenden (Italian)

Palestine Today 071509
International Middle East Media Center - Beit Sahour,West Bank,Palestinian Territories
The Viva Palestina arrived to Egypt on Sunday . On Monday, the caravan members were met by British MP George Galloway , who organized the aid campaign, ...



Viva Palestina
Convoy Arrives in Gaza

Salem-News.Com - OR,USA
Viva ! Palestina !' more than 200 members of the Viva Palestina convoy made it ... Before a crowd of Gazans, convoy organizer British MP George Galloway said, ...



Convoy presses on with aid for besieged Gaza

Workers World - USA
Viva Palestina was organized by British Member of Parliament George Galloway , who organized a caravan from Britain under the same name in March. ...





Viva Palestina
granted permit to break Gaza siege

PRESS TV - Tehran,Iran
The Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy has finally received permission to cross ... is the second organized by British Parliament Member George Galloway . ...



McKinney, Barron and 200 Delegates Set to Enter Gaza

Black Agenda Report - Jersey City,NJ,USA
... it appears the Viva Palestine US caravan is set to cross from Egypt into the Gaza strip, ... organized by British Member of Parliament George Galloway . ...



Chavez to Join Next Blockade-Busting Trip to Gaza, Says British ...

CNSNews.com - Alexandria,VA,USA
Galloway , who is on his second so-called “ Viva Palestina ” visit – the first one brought almost 100 vehicles, including ambulances, loaded with supplies into ...



Hamas' Haneya meets anti-Zionism Jews rabbis in Gaza

Xinhua - China
... as part of a Viva Palestine convoy, which included some 200 American and international pro-Palestinian activists, led by British MP George Galloway . ...



US lifeline to Gaza

Al-Ahram Weekly - Cairo,Egypt
Kovic, award-winning author of Born on the 4th of July, and Galloway are the main organisers of the Viva Palestina US convoy. In a June visit to Gaza, ...



McKinney, Barron and 200 Activists Set to Enter Gaza

Black Agenda Report - Jersey City,NJ,USA
... before being released, but within days was on her way to join the Viva Palestine US caravan, organized by British Member of Parliament George Galloway . ...


Banned Brit MP may sue Canada
The Canadian Press   • 26 March 2009

Galloway to appeal Canadian entry ban
AFP   • 25 March 2009

Galloway ban an attack on free speech, says group
CTV News   • 25 March 2009

Galloway ban an affront to free speech: supporters
The Canadian Press   • 25 March 2009

Banning of British MP to be challenged in court
Toronto Star   • 25 March 2009

Community groups rally behind banned Brit MP Galloway
Metro News   • 25 March 2009

Letters to the editor: More voices on Kenney, Galloway
Toronto Star   • 25 March 2009

I have never supported Hamas, says Galloway
CTV news   • 24 March 2009

Banned British MP takes aim at Ottawa
Toronto Star   • 24 March 2009

Banning Galloway is wild over-reaction
Montreal Gazette   • 24 March 2009

Banning British MP a clumsy, dangerous move
Toronto Star   • 21 March 2009

George Galloway banned from Canada
The Guardian   • 20 March 2009

This is Lancashire - 14/03/2009
Gaza aid convoy gets heroic welcome home

Green Left, Australia - 13/03/2009
Palestine: Aid convoy breaks Gaza siege

PRESS TV - 11/03/2009
Galloway granted honorary Palestinian citizen

Ma'an News Agency, Palestine - 11/03/2009
Ismail Haniyeh makes first public appearance since Gaza assault

The Pakistan Daily - 11/03/2009
George Galloway: The Noble Man

eTaiwan News - 11/03/2009
British lawmaker secretly meets Hamas leader

Jerusalem Post - 11/03/2009
Galloway secretly meets with Haniyeh

International Middle East Media Center - 11/03/2009
UK MP meets Hamas officials in Gaza

Asian Image, UK - 11/03/2009
£25000 cash handed over to Gaza PM

Redress Information & Analysis - 10/03/2009
Viva Palestina convoy – the pride of Britons of conscience


3 News New Zealand - 10/03/2009
British MP activist George Galloway visits Gaza, handing aid to Hamas


Press TV, Iran - 10/03/2009
Galloway: No jury can convict me

Bolton News - 10/03/2009
Town's aid arrives in Gaza convoy

CRIENGLISH.com - 10/03/2009
British MP Hands Aid, Vehicles to Hamas Government

Palestine Chronicle - 10/03/2009
Gaza: Where Are the Arab Convoys?

Al-Jazeerah.info- 10/03/2009
European Lifeline Convoys to Continue Until Lifting Israeli Siege

War in Context, 10/03/2009
Viva Palestina shows the power of the people

AFP, France - 10/03/2009
Galloway gives cars and cash to Hamas in Gaza

InfoPal - Italy - 10/03/2009
Galloway, 'Viva Palestina': Haniyah è il premier di tutti i popoli amanti della libertà.

War in Context, 10/03/2009
Viva Palestina shows the power of the people

China News, Xinhua, China- 09/03/2009
British MP calls on Palestinians to unite

Times Online - 09/03/2009
Gaza greets George Galloway as a hero


GulfNews - 09/03/2009
Even aid convoy is not let in

Kashmir Observer - 09/03/2009
'Viva Palestina' breaks Gaza siege

AFP, France - 09/03/2009
British MP in Gaza to support Palestinian 'resistance'

Australia.to - 09/03/2009
Gaza or Bust

Al Jazeera - 09/03/2009
Aid convoy enters Gaza Strip

The Palestine Chronicle - 09/03/2009
Aid Convoy Enters Gaza Strip

Socialist Resistance - 09/03/2009
PSC celebrates Viva Palestina convoy success

Ma'an News Agency- 09/03/2009
"Viva Palestina" arrives in Gaza with 1 million British pounds of ...

BBC News - 09/03/2009
UK aid convoy crosses into Gaza

Ynetnews - 09/03/2009
British MP kisses Gaza ground

Sky News - 09/03/2009
George Galloway's Aid Convoy Arrives In Gaza

Sky News - 09/03/2009
Galloway's Aid Convoy Halted By Egypt Clashes

Pacific Free Press - 09/03/2009
Gaza Caravan: Puncturing the Siege on the Prophet's Birthday

Al-Arabiya - 09/03/2009
Egypt lets UK convoy cross Rafah border

Asian Image - 09/03/2009
Free British press choose to ignore Gaza convoy

Al-Arabiya - 09/03/2009
Galloway's Viva Palestina crossed 9000 miles from UK to Egypt

guardian.co.uk - 09/03/2009
Palestine convoy is no Galloway support act

Prensa Latina - 09/03/2009
Aid Convoy Crosses Gaza Border

Asian Image - 09/03/2009
Convoy waiting to cross into Gaza

RTT News - 09/03/2009
British Aid Convoy 'Attacked' In Egypt

PRESS TV - 09/03/2009
Press TV SNG truck vandalized in Egypt


Al Arabiya - Middle East - 08/03/2009
UK lifeline relief convoy to enter Gaza via Rafah

Green Left Weekly, Australia - 08/03/2009
Palestine: Convoy brings aid, hope

The Hindu, India - 08/03/2008
Mike Marquese - Intervention from below

Middle east Online - 07/03/2009
Galloway in Egypt to join Gaza aid convoy

WalesOnline - 07/03/2009
Gaza convoy gets to Egypt

Press TV - Iran,- 07/03/2009
'Viva Palestina' aid convoy nears Rafah


WalesOnline - 07/03/2009
Wales News: Gaza convoy gets to Egypt

kaosenlared.net - Barcelona,Cataluña,Spain - 06/03/2009
Alberto Arce: "Es importante que se celebran elecciones para ...

Zoom43 - Le Puy en velay,Haute,France - 06/03/2009
Carnet de voyage d'un Bassois en route avec la caravane "Viva ...

Press TV - Iran,- 06/03/2009
'Viva Palestina' activists denied entry to Egypt

International Middle East Media Center - 06/03/2009
A Smooth Crossing Into Egypt for Viva Palestina convoy

Haber 27 - 05/03/2009
'Viva Palestina' aid convoy nears Egypt



PRESS TV, Iran - 05/03/2009
'Viva Palestina' aid convoy nears Egypt

Sale Messenger - 05/03/3009
Sale dad seized while on gaza mercy trip

Salem-News.Com - 04/03/2009
A Fine Tribute to Human Goodness

Islam Online - Doha,Qatar - 04/03/2009
Joining Hands With the Innocent! Viva Palestina

Arab News, Middle East - 03/02/2009
A fine tribute to human goodness



OsservatorioIraq, Italy - 03/02/2009
“Viva Palestina”, la carovana internazionale che tenta di ...


ISRIA - 02/03/2009
British humanitarian aid convoy sets off to Gaza


PRESS TV - 02/02/2009
'Viva Palestina' continues Gaza journey

The Tripoli Post - 01/03/2009
Gaza Aid Convoy Slows Down in Libya to Acknowledge Huge Popular Support

The Tripoli Post - 01/03/2009
Gaza Aid Convoy Arrives in Tripoli, Convoy Swells to 300 Aid Trucks Heading to Gaza

Libyan Jamahiriya Broadcasting Corporation - 01/03/2009
Convoy of British humanitarian relief "Viva Gaza" arrived in Libya


Casafree.com - Casablanca, Morocco - 01/03/2009
Libye : Arrivée de la caravane Viva Palestina pour Gaza

Tunisia online - 28/02/2009
Viva Palestina leaves Tunisia

Infopal - Torino, Italy - 28/02/2009
Carovana 'Viva Palestina', guidata da Galloway, continua il viaggio verso Gaza.

Press TV, Iran - 27/02/2009
Gaza convoy's missing activists 'in Libya'

Muslim News - 27/02/2009
Arrest of innocent aid volunteers on terror charge condemned

Tunisia Online News - 26/02/2009
Mr George Galloway hails Tunisia’s support to the people of Gaza

TunisiaMag, News You Can Use - 26/02/2009
British caravan of solidarity towards Gaza arrives in Tunisia

ISRIA - 26/02/2009
Tunisia: PM receives British MP George Galloway




Socialistworker.co.uk - 25/02/2009
Men arrested on Gaza convoy are released




The Edinburgh Journal, UK - 23/02/2009
Galloway calls for inquiry over Gaza convoy arrests

Glasgow Daily Record - 23/02/2009
Needless Obstacles On The Road To Peace.

Asian Image - 23/02/3009
Convoy in historic border crossing

Palestine News Network - 23/02/2009
Algeria opens border with Morocco for Gaza aid convoy

Global Voices, Morocco - 23/02/2009
Convoy to Gaza Makes History

Tehran Times, Iran - 23/02/2009
Galloway seeks inquiry into convoy arrests

Al-Arabiya, United Arab Emirates - 22/02/2009
UK convoy travels 5000 miles to reach strip

Periódico 26, Cuba - 21/02/2009
Aid Convoy Heads to Gaza from Europe


BBC News - 21/02/2009
Africa border opens for Gaza aid

PRESS TV, Iran - 21/02/2009
Gaza convoy crosses Morocco into Algeria



Gloucester Citizen - 21/02/2009
Convoy is nearing destination

The Guardian, 21/02/2009
Galloway seeks inquiry into convoy arrests

Lancashire telegraph - 20/02/2009
Calls for inquiry into East Lancashire terror swoop

Glasgow Daily Record, UK - 20/02/2009
Truck convoy leaves Scotland on mercy mission to Gaza

Press TV, Iran - 20/02/2009
UK releases three Viva Palestina members

The Tripoli Post, Libya - 20/02/2009
Libyans Prepare Big Welcome for Gaza Aid Convoy


Lancashire Telegraph - 20/02/2009
Burnley men arrested in terrorism operation released without charge

Independent - 20/02/2009
Aid convoy terror suspects released without charge

International Herald Tribune, France - 20/02/2009
Police free activists arrested under terror laws

Socialistworker.co.uk - 20/02/2009
Anger grows at police for arresting Muslims on Gaza aid mission

Sky News - 20/02/2009
Breaking News Three Held In M65 Terror Swoop Released



Chester Standard - 20/02/2009
Aid convoy trio released without charge

Ma'an News Agency, Palestine - 19/02/2009
Moroccan-Algerian border opens for UK's Lifeline convoy to Gaza

Palestine News Network, Palestine - 19/02/2009
Humanitarian convoy for Gaza reaches Africa


Michael Lavalette, Preston - 19/02/2009
Burnley 3 released without charge - We need to demand answers! We need an end to the ‘PVE agenda’


Reuters - 19/02/2009
Police free three heading for Gaza aid convoy

The Jewish Chronicle - 19/02/2009
British MEPs meet Hamas

BBC - 19/02/2009
No charges for Gaza convoy trio

The Asian News - 19/02/2009
Van joins convoy with vital Gaza aid

Asian Image - 18/02/2009
East Lancashire's Gaza aid mission back on road

Socialist Resistance - 18/02/2009
Viva Palestina benefits from Respect Party Platform donation

Asian News - 18/02/2009
Blackburn Gaza aid convoy sets off after arrest delay

kaosenlared.net - Barcelona, Spain - 17/02/2009
La Caravana solidaria con Gaza ya está en Madrid

Socialist Resistance - 17/02/2009
Convoy arrests are designed to intimidate and frighten

The Respect Paper - 17/02/2009
Salma Yaqoob: Stand up against Israeli Apartheid

BBC - 17/02/2009
Gaza vehicles released by police


la República Cultural.es - Madrid, Spain 17/02/2009
Despedida del Convoy Internacional de ayuda humanitaria para Gaza

Press TV - 17/02/2009
Gaza aid convoy arrives in Spain



Lancashire Telegraph - 17/02/2009
Blackburn men tell of 'terror' swoop ordeal

Middle East Online - 17/02/2009
'Salt of the Earth' Send Aid Convoy to Gaza

Muslin News - 17/02/2009
UK Gaza convoys: Challenging even travelling in Europe


Seamus Milne - The Guardian - 16/02/3009
We are all extremists now



Socialist Resistance -16/02/2009
Waving off the Viva Palestina convoy was a powerful experience

Bradford Telegraph Argus, UK - 16/02/2009
Bradford leader of mercy mission tells of 'terrible shock'

Daily Mail - 16/02/2009
Anti-terror police arrest three members of George Galloway's aid team as they head to Gaza



Wales Online - 16/02/2009
Playwright sets off on mission to Gaza

OfficialWire, New York - 15/02/2009
From Dream To Reality

Manchester Evening News - 15/02/2009
Gaza convoy gets underway


Socialist Unity - 15/02/2009
Internationalism is alive and well

Sky News - 14/02/2009 (with video)
Giant aid convoy leaves for Gaza

Daily Star - 14/02/2009
AID CONVOY SETS OFF FOR GAZA



Kashmir Observer - Srinagar, India - 14/02/2009
A Valentine for Palestine

Press Association - 14/02/2009
Aid convoy heads off for Gaza

African Press Agency, Senegal - 14/02/2009
British MP leads caravan of volunteers on £1m African ‘desert trek’

Associated Press of Pakistan - 14/02/2009
Aid convoy leaves London for Gaza

The Muslim News, UK - 14/02/2009
UK: Over 100 vehicles leave with humnitarian aid for Gaza

Bolton News - 14/02/2009
Aid convoy departs for Gaza

Ma'an News Agency, Palestine - 14/02/2009
British aid convoy to collect Gaza donations on journey through Europe, North Africa

BirminghamMail.net - 14/02/2009
Volunteers will drive aid 5000 miles to Gaza

Derby Evening Telegraph - 14/02/2009
Aid workers set off on 5000-mile road trip from Derby to Gaza

The Herald - Glasgow - 14/02/2009
Galloway: ‘In Monty’s desert footsteps’

The Northern Echo - Darlington - 14/02/2009
Shopkeeper’s mercy mission

The Tehran Times, Iran - 14/02/2009
A Valentine to Palestine

BBC - 14/02/2009
Gaza aid convoy due to leave UK



Socialist Unity - 13/02/2009
Rochdale sends off Convoy


The Press Association -13/02/2009
Aid convoy bound for Gaza

Kent Online, United Kingdom -13/02/2009
Relief convoy for Gaza leaves Ramsgate

Birmingham Mail. -13/02/2009
Volunteers will drive aid 5000 miles to Gaza

Batley News -13/02/2009
Gaza aid convoy set for the off

Dagbladet Arbejderen - Denmark - 12/02/2009
100 køretøjer ruller mod Gaza

Palestine News Network - 10/02/2009
British convoy completes preparations: Gaza, you are not alone

Associated Press of Pakistan - 10/02/2009
APWA host charity event for Gaza relief

Arab News - 10/02/2009
Gaza crossings must be opened

GulfNews.Com - 09/02/2009
Relieve their suffering

Palestine News Network - 07/02/2009
Convoy to Gaza travelling 16 days overland

Ma'an News Agency, Bethlehem - 07/02/2009
UK groups plan humanitarian trip to Gaza Strip

Bolton News - 06/02/2009
Aid floods in for 2,300-mile convoy to Gaza

North and East Manchester Advertsier - 06/02/2009
Donations flood in for Galloway Gaza convoy


Maidenhead Advertiser - 05/02/2009
Man on a mission to help relieve suffering in Gaza (PDF)


Press TV - 03/02/2009
Emergency aid convoy prepared for Gaza

Bradford telegraph and Argos - 03/02/2009
Convoy's leader George Galloway MP visits Bradford

Europa Press - Diario Social, Spain
O.Próximo.- Un convoy británico con ayuda para Gaza pasará por San Sebastián, Madrid y Algeciras

kaosenlared.net - Barcelona,Cataluña, Spain - 01/02/2009
Caravana de solidaridad con Gaza



Asian Image - 27/01/2009
MP wins standing ovation in plea for people of Gaza

Yelah, Sweden - 26/01/2009
BBC stoppar välgörenhet för Gaza

Belfast Telegraph - 26/01/2009
Galloway plans aid convoy for Gaza


Follow the convoy at

Reading PSC
Bob goes to Gaza
PSC blog
GazaGiftAid.org
London2Gaza
joti2gaza
york2gaza

middle east monitor
Waltham Forrest PSC

and on Twitter

Some messages of support from some of the many people donating online to the convoy.

"May god help you with the great work your doing and accept it. here is humble donation to the people of Palestine." - Yusuf, Old Trafford, Manchester

"Asalm alikom Everyone, Jazakum Allahu Kheiran Mr Gallawy & everybody travelling with you..I wish I was with you..Please, give our love to the brave people of Gaza..Tell them that we've learnt the meaning of bravery from all of you..Teach us more..& you are always in our Doaa..Keep your Heads Up . . .Jazakum Allahu." - Rana, Cwmffrwd, Carmarthenshire

"May God almighty make ur journey easy and enjoyable, Ialso hope you acheive your goal without any interference." - Peer, Willenhall, West Midlands

"Congratulations to you all for the initiative! ¡Viva Palestina libre!" - Manuel, Brighton

"May Allah reward all of you for your kind efforts and generosity, may you arrive in Gaza quickly and safely, thinking of you. xx" - Hafsa, Portsmouth

"My only regret is that i am not travelling with my brothers and sisters on route to palestine. May Allah reward your efforts and give you success and victory in your mission. VIVA PALESTINA!!!" - Asif, Rochdale

"I wish that Gaza would receive the attention and charity that the victims of our dreadful bushfires have - in direct proportion to the scale of loss they have suffered." - David, Sandy Creek, Victoria, Australia

"Hold a child for me, give them a long hug and let them know my heart is with them." - Hasina, Bristol

"Best of luck, I hope you reach Gaza safely and are able to help the innocent Palestinian victims as much as possible! xx"- Anusha, Feltham, Middlesex.

"Many, many thanks to all those on the convoy and all the organisers. What a fantastic demonstration of humanity, peace and togetherness. You are all Saints." - Terry, Colchester.

"God speed your journey. God bless the people Gaza and Palestine." - Malcolm, Hazby, North Yorkshire

"May Allah bless and reward each one of you. Please tell the people in gaza how much we love them." - Hakima, Maryam and Sunduss, Birmingham.

"Today I have made a second donation to Viva Palestina. Twice that of my first. Why? Because I want to show the Lancaster Police and our government, that despite their disgusting arrest of nine innocent people on the Gaza convoy, ALL people of ALL communities are united in solidarity. What our Government and police have done has NOT, and never WILL BE done in my name or the name of anyone I know." - Mark, Ilford. (A white, middle class, middle aged, atheist male).

"Asalam. Just like to say a hugh thank you to everyone involved in Viva Palestina. May Allah bless you and reward you all for your hard work. You are in my prayers and inshallah the convoy will get there safely...ameen." - Sister Mary

"Go go go!!! Thank you so much to each and everyone of you that are involved in making this happen. Thank you for actually doing something and making a difference InhsaAllah. Peace to you all and my thoughts are with those in Gaza especially the children" - Hasina, Bristol

"Wish I had known earlier, I would love to be helping with you. Good luck with the Oujda border crossing." - Tim, Eastbourne

"What a great initiative! Thank you for all your efforts. Wish i could be with you!" - Nabil, Oslo, Norway

"Thanks to George Galloway and all those involved in this great project. It is important to see that some political figures show support to the Palestinian people because our western governments are desperately silent. I am also quite ashamed to see no coverage of the convoy in the French media.

"The initiative is admirable on a humanitarian point of view but has also a tremendous symbolic significance for the hope and support you are conveying to the Palestinian people. I wish you the best of luck and I hope that many other similar projects will take place. With my warmest regards" - Perrine, Vienna, Austria

"With love from the ladies Monday evening group at Glossop Central Methodist Church" - Bernard, Glossop, Derbyshire

"Good Luck and a safe passage through to Palestine. It is really admirable the efforts all those have made including those who attended meetings, collected aid & donations and highlighted the plight of the Palestine people. You are no longer alone! Up the reds!" - Shaun, Manchester

"To the people of Gaza, we may be hundreds of miles and many borders and countries apart, but your struggle, our people, is our struggle. Your pain is our pain, and your grief is our grief, so stay stead fast as the victory is comming, Inshallah." - Buy2Let Hotspots, Huddersfield

"Thanks for this opportunity to help the wonderful Palestinian people. Esp. Sameh Habeeb." - Linda, Seattle, USA

"May Allah SWT bring peace and hope to our brothers and sisters that are suffering Insha Allah. Any may he bless and make easy the journey of all of those on their way to Gaza. Ameen. Viva Palestina! We love you!" - Mehrin, Chessington, Surrey

"This is a wonderfull and interesting story for the progress of the convoy, we remain commited to all your effort and courage. About the police, theres never a success without challenge, so carry on. WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST AND GOD PROTECTION ..AMEEN" - Ibrahim, Kano, Nigeria

"Because of what happened to the Blackburn brothers and the stupid coverage in the press, I'm making another donation. Peace be with you all! I'm white, 37 years old and English through and through and I say *WE LOVE YOU PALESTINE!*" - Derek, Harpenden, Hertfordshire

"Sorry I cant be with you but good to hear the reports and wish everyone a safe journey." - Teresa

"This £300 was raised at a jumble sale in the local community centre in Tower Hamlets. Viva Palestina!" - Liam, east London

"Heartfelt greetings to you all. We wanted to convey our admiration and good wishes on your project to Gaza . If there is anything you need or if there is any way we can help , please let us know !!!! We will be following your progress with great interest and high hopes that you reach your detination safely. Give our warmest regards to all those involved. slan agus maith go foill , ( farewell and good luck )" - West Belfast Anti Racist Network

"May GOD help you." - Faiza, Walthanstow, London

"A greeting to all participants in the caravan, and good luck.
Thanks: this is my video." - Abdo, Malaga, Spain

"Fantastic Work!!! A Big Thank You to Everyone Involved in This Extremly Important Cause!!!" - Dexi, Malvern

"To Mr. George Galloway and everybody that involved in this peace mission, we wish we are with you all on this great mission. May God be with you all and have a safe and successful trip, insyallah. Our love and prayers with you all and people of Gaza." - Gamal and Linda - Vienna, Austria

"ASALAMAILAKUM. - FOR MY HUSBAND, ONE OF THE DRIVERS ON THIS JOURNEY TO GAZA.
I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW PROUD WE ALL ARE OF YOU. IT TRULY IS THE MOST AMAZING THING THAT YOU ALL ARE DOING. MAY GOD PROVIDE YOU ALL A SAFE JOURNEY AND INSHALLAH FULLFIL WHAT YOU HAVE SET OUT TO DO. FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE!" -
CARINA. LONDON

"Thank you for keeping the plight of the Palestinians in the news. The Israeli people want a "Final Solution" using the techniques of land grab and persecution that were used against the Native Americans, the Maori and the Australian Aborigines. We must keep the spotlight on them." - Patrick, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire

"I am jobless. If i could send more, I wouldn't hesitate. Please tell Gazans that we're sorry for not being able to help more." - Abdelfattah, Bruxelles, Belgium

"Assalamu Alaykum, My donation is small but this mission is huge. I will donate more as I can. May God protect you on your way and the people of Palestine."- Kawthar, Pheonix, USA

"VIVA Palestina! Shukran to MP Galloway and all the beautiful people of Manchester, UK and everywhere else ...wish I could be there too! LOVE TO GAZA...Al nidal mustamirr!" - Miriam, Albuquerque, United States

"Bravo a Suzane a son engagement a sa mission d'être la voix des sans voix." - Fatma, Algeria

"George thank you for letting us participate with you this great action toward the poor Palestinian people." - Majed, Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia

"Your efforts to help the innocent people of Gaza are amazing. May God bless you all on your journey and keep you safe." - Sabrina, London

"To the Palestinians in Gaza whom never will be forgotten!!!! God is the Greatest!!!" - Meriam, Kennington, London

"We wish you good luck and may ALLAH bless you for what you're doing for our brothers and sisters in Gaza. We are with you!" - Abdelouahed and Bouchra, Lombia, France

"All the best wishes for a safe journey. May God help you in accomplishment of this noble cause. God bless all of you inshallah, regards." - Irum, Castlebar, Co.Mayo, Ireland

"All the very best of luck to you all, 'tis an admiral effort you're all making - Good luck to you and the people of Palestine!!" - James, Granada, Spain.

May Allah be with you." - Hussain, Cyprus

"I am not a convoy member but just a supporter/fundraiser from Bradford who happens to tutor the son of one of the convoy members and I have been reading Viva Palestina regular updates.....For me it has been a privilege to read about the convoy preparations. Hence this little message to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to yourself , Ghada, Clive and the rest of the team whose dedication and commitment as well as highly efficient organizational skills have helped to achieve the movement of this amazing "more than 100 vehicles, over 1 mile long and £1million of aid" heading to Gaza God willing. May God accept all our efforts in this wonderful and historical achievement. I look forward to receiving Yvonne's forwarded daily reports . Best Regards." - Dominique - Bradford

"Hello , Salam. Good luck and good road. Bonne chance et que dieux soit avec vous! Bonne route ! Vous êtes génial! et VIVA PALESTINA!!!!" - Hassan, Brussels, Belgium

"May God protect you all every step of the journey and make this a positive example to the rest of the world!" - Fatima, Acton, London

"My best wishes go to all those on the convoy and the people of Palestine. Stay well." - Ken, Sheffield

"May Allah swt protect you all and bring you back safe to your families and may he accept your sacrifice. Remember us all in your duas as musaafir please" - Tahira, Satley, Birmingham

"Good luck on your arduous journey. My love and sympathy to the oppressed people of Gaza. xx " - GH, La Bourboule, France

"Have a safe journey and a safe return. May Allah (swt) make it easy for you Insha'Allah. This is a unique opportunity which I hope brings fruition to the cause. An excellent job is being done by George Galloway and others. A message to the people of Gaza – Stay Strong and united. Allah (swt) will make it easy for you Insha'Allah and victory will be yours at the end. Fi'Amanillah" -. Abu Talha, Al Aqsa UK - www.alaqsa.eu

"Salaam, may your mission be a successful one,inshallah, All the best." - Zaheer,West Midlands

"We wish we could be with you. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Wishing you a safe trip and give our support to the Palestinian people. One day they will reach their hopes and dreams." - Mohsen and Cleo - Melbourne, Australia

"I wish I could join on you on the convoy. Good luck to all and God bless all of you. Inshallah you wont face any problems and everything goes according to plan. Wish you all a safe journey and get into Gaza with no problems. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Long Live Palestine." - Leila - London

"MAY ALLAH (SWT) MAKES THIS A SUCESSFUL JOURNEY FOR ALL INVOLVED .GIVE OUR LOVE TO THE PALESTINIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS" - Abdoollah, Ilford

"Safe journey and love to the people of Gaza." - Anne, Peterborough

"Bon voyage!"- Sumeet, Oxford

"God Bless the people of Palestine. Our thoughts are with you in Belfast. Good luck to George and co. on your your journey to Gaza." - Tiocfaidh a la. Risteard agus Debbie - Belfast, Ireland.

"With much love and faith in justice and a peaceful future for the Palestinian people." - Mark, Windsor

Congratulations on your magnificent humanitarian show of strenght, god bless everyone of you on your journey FREEDOM FOR PALESTINE!! - Frederick, Belfast

"Wishing you all a very safe and productive journey to Gaza. Congratulations on what you are doing for the Palestinians - it it is a great feat of courage, compassion and human generosity that I hope will bring some hope to these poor people that are innocent victims of brutality, death, oppression, isolation and imprisonment. Political leaders all over the world will see your torch! I hope they follow it with equal measures of good will, positive actions and justice for the Palestinian people.
I will be watching your trip on PressTV." - Bernadette

"May allah grant success for all those who are helping the people in need - inshallah!!" - Nidaa, Swindon

"My Dear Gazans, We Love you and We are keeping you in our prayers. To Sir Galloway and all the convoy, May God Protect You all and Guide you safely in this journey. Wish we can go, please pray that in future we can follow your steps of giving from USA." - Love sister Sharmin and brother Bilal from PA, USA

"I pray you all have a safe journey, and tell the people of palestine we will support them in their time of need, inshallah." - Famila, DONCASTER - STOP THE WAR

"Safe journey. Spread peace." - Elizabeth, Great Waldingfield, Suffolk

"To all in the convoy may Allah be with you. Give my love to the palestinian people and tell them we are praying for them every day." - Salma, London

"As health won't let me join you I send double helpings of solidarity,spirit & love. God Bless the convoy & you courageous people of Palestine." - Vincent, Waltham Abbey

"Everyone in the UK who cannot help physically or verbally - CAN make a difference financially. May allah make the journey of the convoy in ease and deliver ALL the aid on time and without complication and wrap it with Baraka" - Arfan, Walthanstow, London

"May allah help those in this journy to gaza. all shall be within my duas. inshallah this will be a great success in helping gaza." - Khoyrun, Birmingham

"Salaams to all. May Allah (swt)protect every breath you take, and every step you make,in this difficult and dangerous task to aid Palestine...VIVA PALESTINA !!" - Lynda in Wales

"I pray that allah rewards all your efforts and makes your a trip a success for the people of gaza inshallah!"- Safia, Luton

"Best wishes for you're journey, and hopefully, hassle free borders, just get there, our thoughts are with you and the brave people of Gaza!!" - love Joyce and Tony, Newport, Wales

"You carry all our hopes and prayers" - Maria, Reading

"May 'Allah' guide you all on this humanitarian journey to the 'Holy Land'. Our prayers are with you all." - Asgarali, Ilford

'BEST WISHES ON THE JOURNEY TO PALESTINE.' - Marie, Gourock

'Long live palestine .. long live George Galloway." - Ali, Parsippany, USA

"Asalam o Alikum. May Allah SWT bless you all and may He SWT protect our brothers and sisters in Gaza, Ameen.
VIVA PALESTINA" - Muhammed, Halifax, Canada

' Keep up the good work' - Abdul, West Bromich

'Pass on my blessings to the people of Palestine.' - Mark, Ilford

'With you in spirit every inch of your journey. Smash down the Rafah crossing! Long live Palestine & Palestinian resistance.' - Lesley and Alex, Somerset

"I'm also shipping a Valentine card and a New Orleans flag to hopefully have flown on one of the vehicles and to give to Gazans to tell them New Orleans is their sister city now, and we have begun work to make it official. I'm working to encourage people in the U.S. to donte and have set up a New Orleans Viva Palestina website: www.vivapalestinanola.org. We'll be traveling with you in spirit. Thank you!" - Delia, New Orleans, USA