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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Galloway's Gaza convoy reaches Istanbul

Ma'an
British MP George Galloway’s third “Viva Palestina” convoy arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday on its way to Gaza.

The convoy of 200 vehicles is winding its way from London across Europe and the Levant, planning to enter the besieged Gaza Strip through the Egyptian-controlled Rafah crossing on 27 December.

...The group will also head to Ankara to meet with members of the Turkish parliament.

Another 150 people driving 70 vehicles are to join the convoy in Turkey en route to Gaza. Full story
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