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Halliday Urges Irish-Americans to Defend the Rachel Corrie

June 3, 2010

Former UN Assistant Secretary General Denis Halliday said it was imperative that the Obama administration supported Ireland’s call on the Israeli authorities to ensure safe passage for the Irish-flagged Rachel Corrie to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza, the Irish Times reports. Speaking by satellite phone from on board the Rachel Corrie, Halliday called on Irish-Americans…

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Rachel Corrie Continues Towards Gaza: Will Obama Let Israel Attack?

June 1, 2010

How do you know when someone is serious about pursuing a strategy of nonviolent resistance until victory for justice is achieved? When they refuse to turn back in the face of state violence. Damn the commandos. Full speed ahead. The Irish Times reports: The MV Rachel Corrie is ploughing ahead with its attempt to deliver…

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Halliday Urges Irish-Americans to Defend the Rachel Corrie

Rachel Corrie Continues Towards Gaza: Will Obama Let Israel Attack?