PRESS TV ON CONVOY 1

Press TV reported daily from the Viva Palestina convoy as it crossed three continents and traveled 5000 miles. Their honest reporting stands in stark contrast to the silence of both the BBC and ITN. Below are some of the stories filed by their reporter Hassan Ghani.

Convoy 3 - the return

Once again Press TV have been fantastic in covering the third convoy - and you can watch the video on oour main video page HERE

 Viva Palestina on Press TV - 1: France

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 2: Morocco



Viva Palestina on Press TV - 3: Into Algeria

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 4: Into Libya

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 5: Crossing Libya

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 6: Into Egypt

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 7: At Al Arish

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 8: Tensions rise

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 9: Into Gaza

 

 

Viva Palestina on Press TV - 10: Press TV's story

 

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"Good luck, best wishes and a safe journey to all convoy volunteers." -Zarina and Rubina, Ilford Essex

"Good luck to everyone who will be going and a big thank you to George Galloway." -Yasin Walthamstow"

"AS-SALAAM-ALAIKUM, MR GEORGE GALLOWAY AND EVERYONE IN THE VIVA PALESTINA CONVOY! MAY ALLAH HELP YOU SUCCEED AND PROTECT YOU FROM HARM, DURING THIS NOBLE MISSION. PLEASE LET THE PEOPLE OF GAZA KNOW THAT EVERY TRUE MUSLIM AROUND THE WORLD WILL STAND WITH THEM UNTIL "PALESTINE IS FREE." - KHURRAM - BERKSHIRE.

"We are with you Palestinians. Dont worry, you are not alone, the world is with you. A message from an American Citizen." - Shahab, London

"Your are doing fantastic work and are a inspiration to all of us." - Murat, Leicestershire

"May Allah help you in this difficult time." - Sabia, Leeds

"Hi there, Palestine is always in our hearts. To every child, to every mum, to every Palestinian, YOU ARE HEROES. I love you all." - Khwaira, Colchester

"Good Luck from Karl of Crouch End. Viva Palestina!" - Karl, London

"Peace be with you all. May you have a safe journey. To the people of Gaza - may your spirit never be defeated. In solidarity, always." - Aisha and Asad, Edenfield, Lancashire

"To George Galloway. We are following your steps commrade!"
- Volkan, Member of DAY-MER youth

"Hi, I really wanted to go with the convoy but never happened so I,ve decided to go by myself and take an ambulance with me to join others in Cairo on time. So now I am taking the route from through Europe into Turkey then Syria ,Jordan and boat to Egypt. If there are people wanting to join me can you please direct them to me. Regards." - Sakir Yildirim, mobile 07940 505 048

"Dear Viva Palestina Team, Brilliant Idea, Kind Regards." - Marcia

"May love and light journey with you. xx" - Steph, Manchester

"Good Luck with the convoy! Viva Palestina! Free Palestine!" - Roy, Manchester

"May you make many friends en route and be delivered safely to Gaza. My partner Marina and I will be thinking of you all and wishing you the best." - Daniel, Hove

"Salamu Alaikum, I wish I could accompany you on this memorable journey, but unfortunately I've now moved to Norway. Good luck I hope it goes well & May Allah make this journey easy for you & reward you all inshAllah. W Salam" - Mariam, Norway

"Never give in, never surrender. Occupations never succeed. Justice and humanity will prevail." - Amir & Anastasia, Manchester

"Congratulations to the Convoy from Anna, Beth, Charley, Rachel and David." - Anna, Beth, Charley, Rachel and David, Andorra La Vella, Andorra

"May God keep you all safe on your journey.Please tell the Palestinians that my heart goes out to them. God bless them all." - James, New Mills, Derbyshire.

"George and his team, I salute you and May God bless you. Good Luck." - Muhammad, High Wycombe

"God speed! Will be with you in spirit. hope you are allowed through Egypt.Toot for Tutankhamun if you are." - Alan, Glasgow

"Good luck you wonderful people." - Mubarika, Bradford

"Respect to all the people taking out the convoy from London to Gaza.. my Dua with you all ... I salute you all." - Mubashir, student, Germany

"May Allah (SWT) guide you safely on your journey to our muslim brothers and sisters." - Shaheena, Maidenhead

"May Allah (SWT) bless you and be with you all the way to GAZA. The Algerian poeple love you and will help you,as much as they can. Assalam Alaikoum." - Arezki, London

"Keep up the good work!" - Zebunisa, Birmingham

"GOD BLESS YOU ALL - STAY SAFE." - Asted, Surrey

"May god make your passage safe through Rafah crossing." - Aslam, Bolton

"Keep your hopes up. Justice for all, so we can have peace for all. Keep up the good work GG! Viva Palestina!" - Rami & Zoe, Orlando, FL, USA

"God bless you all and please drive safely. Take my love and pray to everyone in Gaza Strip. I wish I could have been with you." - Ghada, Auckland, New Zealand

"Godspeed, God protect you on route, and thank you." - Nigel, London

"Sent with love and hope for a better future for all the Palestinin people and most of all JUSTICE." - Pat and Robin, Nottingham

"To all the great people of Gaza with our love. God Bless George Galloway, the wonderful people who support him and most of all, God Bless the suffering people of Palestine. May your valiant struggle bear the fruits of peace that you all so deserve." - Khaled, Winnie, Mariam and Sami, Atlanta, GA, USA

"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: HERE. We'll be traveling with you in spirit. Thank you!" - Delia, New Orleans, USA