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UK to Palestine Convoy crosses Turkish border

Report from 80 strong vehicle convoy heading for Gaza with aid

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The convoy, including the vans from all over the UK packed with aid, has just crossed the border into Turkey. After a near media blackout of the convoy in Western countries, the Greek media and Mayors came out in force. It is thought that Egypt may try to block the convoy from crossing it's border so the convoy are asking that everyone writes to their local media/MP to protest if this happens.

Video reports, maps, photos and daily written reports are all on the blog for you to get a fully detailed account of the epic adventure as more than 80 vehicles are traveling towards Gaza aiming to arrive on December 27th, the anniversary of the Israeli bombing of Gaza.

Follow the progress of the convoy here

http://www.swanseapalestine.org

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Homepage: http://www.swanseapalestine.org

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the essence of christs message

15.12.2009 12:11

Well done to all those involved, what a fantastic action. Wishing you all a safe journey and return.All the best

memak

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Bloody stupid route to take

16.12.2009 17:31

So presumably you now have to find a large boat and cross the Med from Turkey to Egypt? Cue Zionist death ray jamming devices and Hamas-hating rock throwers in Egypt. Though the map on your website claims you're going to pass through Syria, Lebanon and, er, Israel.
You haven't really thought this one through, have you?

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Moses on board?

16.12.2009 17:34

Or are you planning to get the waters of the Red Sea to part for you so you can cross from Jordan to Sinai?

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the essence of christs message

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Bloody stupid route to take

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Moses on board?

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