Monday, June 20, 2011
Elder of Ziyon
An aid convoy heading to the Gaza Strip was allowed to cross into the embattled Mediterranean enclave on Sunday evening, Palestinian officials confirmed on Monday morning to Bikya Masr.To summarize:
The vessel, Miles of Smiles, is carrying aid and some 60 activists, most Europeans, a few South Africans, Tunisian and Lebanese nationals, had docked at the northern Sinai town of al-Arish on Saturday before making the 45 kilometer journey to the Gaza border.
The activists are also carrying ambulances, medicine and medical equipment for the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, which has been suffering from an Israeli-Egyptian led blockade on the area.
| Miles of Smiles | Flotilla |
| Brings real aid, including ambulances | Pretends to bring aid, but the aid it brings is useless |
| Works modestly without huge publicity; doesn't even have a website | Publicity whores |
Has not acted violently | Justifies violent actions of IHH in May 2010 flotilla; supports terrorism |
| Adheres to international law | Violates international law in trying to break legal blockade |
Brings aid through Egypt | Has come out publicly against humanitarian aid delivered legally |
| Doesn't lie to the media | Always lies to the media |
