The Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council (PHROC) expresses its full support of the Women’s Boat to Gaza, with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, to break the Israeli closure of the Gaza Strip. PHROCRead More…
Mediterranean Sea south of Crete (Greece): During a storm a few nights ago, part of the rigging on the Zaytouna-Oliva was damaged by heavy winds. Although the damage was minor and sheRead More…
The following is a compilation from the Captain, crew and participants on the boat. Wednesday, September 28 We had heavy showers and several women are seasick. There were not many takers of theRead More…
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The General Union of Palestinian Women (GUPW) held a solidarity rally in Ramallah on the West Bank for the Women’s Boat to Gaza and more importantly their sisters in Gaza. The rallyRead More…
We are in contact with Zaytouna-Oliva and all on board are OK. She is still sailing in the direction of Gaza. Difficult weather conditions last night caused damage to the rigging. We areRead More…
…Amal-Hope II to follow soon. Messina, Italy, 27 September 2016 This morning at 9.50am, women representing 13 countries spanning five continents began their journey on Zaytouna-Oliva to the shores of Gaza, whichRead More…
There is an adage that says “Hope springs eternal”. This was personified today when the Amal-Hope II entered Messina port to join her sister Zaytouna-Oliva. According to Zohar Chamberlain-Regev, a boat leader forRead More…