Rachel Corrie crew turns down Irish/Israeli Government deal

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Published Friday, June 4, 2010, 4:21 PM

Updated Friday, June 4, 2010, 4:34 PM

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Foreign Ministry Director-General, Yossi Gal said “We have no interest in boarding the ship. If it sails directly to the Ashdod port, we will secure its crew and refrain from boarding it. Israel is prepared to receive the ship and unload its cargo. After it is checked to make sure it contains no weapons we will be prepared to transfer all of the goods to Gaza.”

McGuire, from on board the ship, said the crew would practice peaceful resistance. She said if the Israeli Navy boards the ship all of the crew will be on deck with only the clothes on their back and nothing else.
“We will sit down…They will probably arrest us ... But there will be no resistance," she said.

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CullenAbroad | Jun 14, 2010, 11:05 PM EDT

HEAR HEAR Rebelforce ! Ní neart go cur le cheile!

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shuvonn | Jun 05, 2010, 12:07 PM EDT

That is NOT true, what was said was that the aid was not going to be accepted as long as members of the flotilla were still in Israeli custody. There are over 60 activists still in Jail in Israel. DIFFERENT story altogether...

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Monsoonman | Jun 05, 2010, 10:03 AM EDT

Hamas has said it would refuse to accept any aid from the Israeli-intercepted flotilla as long as the blockade remained in place. Does this sound like a government who is concerned for its citizens? No. elections have consequences, if you want a better life don't vote in mass murdering terrorists as your leaders.

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GPJ1970 | Jun 05, 2010, 06:47 AM EDT

Rachel Corrie arrested ( detained by Isreali ) source eyewitness

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DennisQ | Jun 05, 2010, 04:45 AM EDT

The Irish have been known throughout history for their courage and their concern for their fellow man. Israel's bombs killed hundreds of civilians in Gaza, and the ongoing blockade has left the people destitute. What a difference between the two peoples! One upholds humanitarian values; the other degrades them.

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Rebelforce | Jun 05, 2010, 12:49 AM EDT

Every true Irishman can't help but fight for the oppressed, the downtrodden, and the underdogs. It's in our nature. Whether it be a suffering Jew or a suffering Arab, whether they are black, brown, white, or yellow skinned the Irish will always be there to help those in need. The people in the Gaza Ghetto are currently in need. The Irish are coming.

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RiverAveGuy | Jun 05, 2010, 12:10 AM EDT

Why did they turn it down? Because they are terrorists and want confrontation !

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Southernpride | Jun 04, 2010, 09:21 PM EDT

The Irish goverment dealt a swift blow to IRA terrorists who were causing mayhem in the South of Ireland killing innocent irish citizens. This is how the Irish goverment protectrd it's citizens against IRA terrorists: 27 September 1922 – The Free State's Provisional Government puts the "Public Safety Bill" before the Dáil, setting up military courts which allow for the execution of IRA terrorists captured bearing arms against the state and aiding and abetting attacks on state forces. It passes by 48 votes to 18. The Irish Labour Party oppose it.

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Southernpride | Jun 04, 2010, 09:14 PM EDT

As a proud Irish man I salute the armed forces of Israel for defending their country against Arab terrorists

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willieboy | Jun 04, 2010, 07:45 PM EDT

KEEP YOUR NOSES OUT OF ISRAEL'S BUSIONESS. YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE. YES I'M IRISH.

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fuzzyone49 | Jun 04, 2010, 06:45 PM EDT

Thank you all aboard the Rachel Corrie, Rachel would be so very proud of your actions. Break the blockade and bring assitance to the Palastinians living in the Zionist Auschwitz.

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