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Canadians abducted by Israel to address coast to coast audiences
Upcoming speaking tour beginning February 15 to address Canada’s role in the blockade of Gaza and give their firsthand account of the capture at sea of the Tahrir.
Details: http://www.tahrir.ca/en/fullcalendar
Speakers:
David Heap - A linguistics professor at the University of Western Ontario, Heap was on board the Canadian Boat, the Tahrir, when it was seized by the Israeli navy in international waters.
Ehab Lotayef - A poet and engineer from Montreal, Lotayef was on board the Canadian boat, the Tahrir, when it was seized by the Israeli navy in international waters.
Saskatoon: Firsthand account of Capture at Sea of Canadian Boat to Gaza
With David Heap May 17th – 7 p.m.
With David Heap May 17th – 7 p.m.
White buffalo Youth Lodge, 602- 20th street west, Multi purpose room, all welcome!
Free Admission (freewill donations welcome). Sponsored by the Saskatoon Peace Coalition.
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Winnipeg: Canadian Boat to Gaza-Where we've been and where we're going next
With David Heap May 22 - 7 pm
Mondragon 91 Albert Street
Moderated by David Bleakney, CUPW National Union Representative, Education
Free Admission
Sponsored by CUPW Winnipeg, CanPalNet (Winnipeg), Independent Jewish Voice (Winnipeg), Peace Alliance Winnipeg, Winnipeg Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid, Council of Canadians Winnipeg Chapter.
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Declaration and Call on the Canadian government
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Canadian Government Abandons Human Rights At Sea: Release the Canadian Boat to Gaza
November 4th, last year, the Canadian ship Tahrir and its cargo of medical supplies, along with everyone onboard, were forcibly taken by the Israeli navy while peacefully sailing in international waters towards the blockaded* Gaza Strip.
The Canadian government expressed no concern to the government of Israel over this serious international incident involving Canadians. Despite multiple requests, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs under Minister John Baird is refusing to ask Israel to release the Tahrir and its cargo of desperately-needed medical aid, saying that this is a purely private matter. Canadians expect more from their government.
The Tahrir was bought with Canadian funds collected from people and organizations from coast to coast to coast. Israel has had more than enough time for a thorough inspection and search of the vessel, the ostensible reason used to justify the capture of the Tahrir, and has never found, nor even claimed to find, anything dangerous or prohibited on board. And yet the Harper Tories have once again granted Israel impunity for its reckless actions.
Revue de presse / Press Review
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Dans les médias mars 2012 /In the media March 2012
- Video presentation by Ehab Lotayef in Vancouver posted by Pasifik.ca
Dans les médias février 2012 /In the media February 2012
- Activist shares story of attempt to breach Gaza blockade, The Telegram
- David Heap comes to town, media cowers, Halifax Media Co-op
- Man formerly detained in Israel speaking in St. John's next Monday, The Telegram
Dans les médias janvier 2012 /In the media January 2012
Dans les médias decembre 2011 /In the media December 2011
- David Heap Radio interview on VOP, Voice of Palestine-Vancouver
- Running the Blockade and Harvesting the Olives: Experiences of Solidarity with Palestine, Vancouver Media Co-Op
Dans les médias le 29 novembre 2011 /In the media November 29, 2011
- Karen DeVito and John Turnbull Radio Interview on Voice of Palestine, Voice of Palestine-Vancouver
Dans les médias le 26 novembre 2011 /In the media November 26, 2011
- Tahrir is taken by the IDF 4Nov2011, AlJazeera English footage
Dans les médias le 23 novembre 2011 /In the media November 23, 2011
Canadian abducted by Israel to address Prairie audiences
Media Release **Please watch for news soon about Gaza's Ark**
May 15, 2012
Canadian abducted by Israel to address Prairie audiences
A Canadian who was forcibly abducted by Israeli forces from the Canadian ship Tahrir and detained without charge last fall continues to demand that the Conservative government press Israel to immediately return the boat and its contents, and is taking that message on a Prairies speaking tour.
London, Ontario activist David Heap, who was on board the Tahrir when it was boarded in international waters, will be speaking in Saskatoon on May 17 and Winnipeg on May 22, and will also address the campaign’s ongoing plans to challenge the illegal blockade of Gaza.
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Call to action: Write to your MP
Write to your MP!!
You will find all details, sample letter and contacts here:
http://www.tahrir.ca/write-to-your-mp
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Release: Canadians travel to join the Global March to Jerusalem
Press Release from the Global March to Jerusalem - North America
March 29, 2012
For immediate release
Nine Canadians left Canada over the past few days to join tens of thousands of marchers towards Jerusalem (or to the nearest point possible according to the circumstances of each location). They will be marching towards the holy city from areas around West Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.
The Global March to Jerusalem is a peaceful march which will take place tomorrow, March 30th (Palestinian Land Day) uniting the efforts of Palestinians, Arabs, Muslims, Christians, Jews, and all citizens of conscience of the world to put an end to Israel’s disregard for international law through the continuing occupation and ethnic cleansing of Jerusalem.
Harper: Ask Netanyahu to free the Tahrir
*for immediate release*
Harper: Ask Netanyahu to free the Tahrir
During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Ottawa this weekend, Stephen Harper should take the opportunity to ask for the prompt return of the Canadian Boat to Gaza.
The Tahrir and its cargo of medical supplies were forcibly taken by the Israeli navy while peacefully sailing in international waters towards the blockaded Gaza Strip last November. Despite multiple requests, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs has refused to ask Israel to allow the Tahrir and its cargo of desperately needed medical aid to complete the voyage to Gaza.
"The Tahrir was bought with Canadian funds collected from people and organizations from coast to coast to coast,” said David Heap of the Canadian Boat to Gaza Steering Committee, adding "Israel has never found, nor even claimed to find, anything dangerous or prohibited on board."
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Le gouvernement Harper ne défend pas le droit des Canadiens et des Canadiennes d’exprimer librement leurs doléances: le cas du Bateau canadien pour Gaza
Le 4 novembre de l'année dernière, le navire canadien Tahrir et sa cargaison de matériel médical, avec toutes les personnes à bord, ont été pris de force par la marine israélienne lorsqu’il naviguait paisiblement dans les eaux internationales vers la Bande de Gaza sous blocus.*
Le gouvernement canadien n'a exprimé aucune inquiétude auprès du gouvernement d'Israël suite à cet incident international sérieux impliquant des Canadiens. Malgré les demandes multiples, le Département canadien des Affaires étrangères sous la responsabilité du Ministre John Baird continue de refuser de demander qu’Israël libère le Tahrir et sa cargaison d'aide médicale désespérément nécessaire, sous prétexte qu’il s’agirait d’une question purement privée. Les Canadiens et les Canadiennes s'attendent à plus de la part de leur gouvernement.
Le Tahrir a été acheté avec les fonds canadiens recueillis auprès des gens et des organisations à travers tout le pays. Israël a eu plus qu'assez de temps pour une inspection consciencieuse et une fouille du vaisseau, son prétexte pour justifier la capture du Tahrir, et n'a jamais trouvé, ni même prétendu avoir trouvé, quoi que ce soit de dangereux ou d’interdit à bord. Malgré ceci, les Conservateurs de Harper ont de nouveau accordé l'impunité à Israël pour ses agissements irresponsables.
