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 Well, you would have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to know that I am writing to you today from Gaza.
I really was too overwhelmed yesterday to put pen to paper after the magnificent welcome I and my fellow peace activists from SS Liberty and SS Free Gaza received as we entered the port of Gaza ... the first ships to sail in since 1967. But I really want to make one thing very clear to you here and now. Israel did not give us permission to enter Gaza - the reality is they could NOT STOP us even if they tried. And believe me some of the tactics to scupper our historic voyage were unbelievable. Some of us, our family and friends have received death threats by telephone, text and emails while the whole Free Gaza Movement was targetted by Zionists lawyers who tried to sink our mission beofre it even began. We were accused of being a front for a Hamas operarted gun-running venture and even iran was accused of being party by supplying weapons. Then Israel Foreign Minister Zvipi Livni made a snide comment a few days ago saying she hoped we could all swim while the Naval Commander announced he was running military exercises off the coast of Gaza and had thrown a 35-mile wide exclusion zone around. I really want to make one thing very clear to you here and now. Israel did not give us permission to enter Gaza - the reality is they could NOT STOP us even if they tried. As you know we set off from Larnaca, determined but a little nervous on Friday and, in the dead of night, all of our communications when down ... satellite phones, radar etc. There we were sailing in rough seas, in the pitch black without any form of communication to the outside world. It was psychological warfare but the Zionist scare tactics failed and driven by nothing more than people power and a couple of seaworthy engines the SS Free Gaza and the SS Liberty sailed into a tumultus welcome in Gaza. It was one of those defining moments in history - a bit like the first brick of the Berlin Wall being dislodged by ordinary citizens sick of the injustices imposed in a world run by political bullies. All I could hear ringing in my ears was "Free, Free, Free Gaza and Allahu Akbar". The emotion was unbelievable and the joy swept us all along on the crest of a gigantic Palestinian wave of delight and disbelief. We have now smashed the medieval siege imposed by Israel but we will not stop. Now we need to tear down the checkpoint and crossing at Rafah where so much humanitarian aid has arrived only to be refused entry. The Egyptian Government should hang its head in shame that a bunch of largely white, non-Muslim westerners smashed the brutal siege by sea to reach the Palestinians and now they must do the same. There were a few weasel words from Abu Mazen on the day we arrived ... why did the Palestinian leader take so long to send us a goodwill message? Was he waiting for the greenlight by his political masters in washington and Tel Aviv? 'Fraid it was too little too late from a man who is doing his best to ignore the people of Gaza ... shame, shame, shame on you! And as for the words of goodwill from the Arab League - back them up with hard cash to make this whole Free Gaza Movement permanent so we can open a ferry between Larnaca and Gaza which will run regularly. Finally, a big thank you to all of you out there who have given us unstinting solidarity, support and encouragement. It is time for the politicians to move aside and let the people take over - the people united will never be defeated. Must dash - I'm about to get my passport stamped with Gaza, Gaza City.
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1. Written by
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, on 26-12-2008 18:40
JazakAllah, May Allah bless you and the rescue team who defied Zionist Israelis and continued your journey.
We are with you and the sieged Gazan, whether Abu Mazen is with Palistanians or not he will be ending the same fate as Arafat.
Keep up your good efforts!!!!!!!!!!!! AllahUAkbar |
2. Written by A BROTHER IN ISLAM, on 09-12-2008 18:20
Oh sister ALLAH be with you on what e ver you do. |
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What a load of plonkers you have achieved nothing,pity you did not stay there.GOD BLESS ISRAEL FROM A CHRISTIAN ZIONIST. |
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, on 30-10-2008 18:13
Although I am too late to comment on this whole thing but..
WOOOOOT!!! WOOOOT!!
Jazakallah sister. I really wish I could join you or do something similar in my life. Hats off to all the other crew members too. |
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Assalamoalaikum wa rahmatullah
i simply want to say sister that you are doing the job. we love you so much. you are the source of inspiration to many of the youngsters. who want to do something for the truth and peace in the world. may Allah bless you with health and peace of mind. i wish i could meet you some day.
may Allah protect you from satan and his workers. |
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Plz, Plz, Plz sister do something also for pakistani Dr. Afia Siddiqui who is now captive of bastard americans. She is in great trouble. Your help is required. Plz do something. She is the same like you but difference is that you remained captive of Muslims and she is captive of Non muslim Americans. |
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Dear Yvonne, 1stly a belated congrats on the successful Free Gaza mission to free Palestine.. among others too. and congrats as well on the 2nd Free Gaza mission on board SS Hope.. which depart Cyprus last wednesday 24th of September. With yr busy schedule, I am not sure if u'r on board this time around. But none the less, the 2nd Free Gaza trip will be of great interest to me and many others too with the hope of resounding success for the freedom of brothers & sisters, children in Palestine whom are seeking help.. with best and warm regards, Nik. |
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AssalaamuAlaikum Yvonne
its feels great reading your artcle..
a sense of pride comes from it
i pray that you get the passport of the Gaza City, all of us pray for the palestinians, let them know..
have a safe journey home.
and Yes! the people need to take over!!!
take care |
9. Written by Humaira, on 25-09-2008 22:42
Alhamdulillah, mus be a strong minded lady to do this, nevertheless a GREAT ACHIEVEMENT. May Allah be your guide wherever you are...Ameen |
10. Written by Jamshed Javed, on 22-09-2008 17:32
Mashallah, well done, congrats on your historical voyage, Lets pray that others around the world sit up and take notice, and inshallah are motivated to continue efforts. |
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Allaahu Akbar!!
Insha Allaah, it is current we who shall liberate Palestine from sorts of oppression and injustice. The Zionist Regime will come to an end and will be brought under Islamic Justice insha Allaah! |
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Asalamoalikum,
When I met you very very first time in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, I was in my childhood and no power of thinking I had...........
Sister we met couple of times in Islamabad.
Now a days I'm thinking of you.......
I always pray for your success in your mission.
Don't forget me..........
Mumtaz Hussain |
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Asalaam o Alaikum wr wb.
Sister Yvonne. May Allah keep you in his loving care ever. Its just you who is awakening muslims world with the will of Allah. It is you who first talk about Dr. Afia first on Media. Insha Allah you will get a great reward of that.
Allah Help you in every way and save you from every trouble. aameen
Nabeel |
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Subhanallah... |
15. Written by Bob, on 09-09-2008 16:37
"It was one of those defining moments in history - a bit like the first brick of the Berlin Wall being dislodged by ordinary citizens sick of the injustices imposed in a world run by political bullies."
Inflated sense of self-importance much? And what exactly did your little excursion achieve?
Viva Stockholm Syndrome! |
16. Written by Bob, on 09-09-2008 16:36
"It was one of those defining moments in history - a bit like the first brick of the Berlin Wall being dislodged by ordinary citizens sick of the injustices imposed in a world run by political bullies."
Inflated sense of self-importance much? And what exactly did your little excursion achieve? Viva Stockholm Syndrome! |
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Der Sister
Assalamu Alaikkum
Congratulations for successfully comleting an important task at this hour of need. I had met you and listened to your thought provoking speech in Colombo during your last visit.
We would appreciate if you could also please pay attention to the problems faced by the minority muslim community in Sri Lanka.
Thank you |
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Sister Yvonne
Assalamo'alaikum
It is fantastic to learn you have accomplished what hadn't been possible since 1967, , despite Israeli attempts to throw you off course. Masha'Allah.
I take my hat off to you for your courage and determination. May you be in the protection of Allah always and may His blessings be upon you always. wassalam |
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Assalamu alaiku Wa Rahamtuallah,
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Al hamduliallah the work you are doing is a kind of shame for us a so call born muslims, i feel myself what we've done nothing but now Allah (swt) taking a work from new converts. Mashallah all our dua's with you and all of the people who are supporting you. May Allah (swt) Keep you safe from all Evils and grant you special power to do what we havn't done yet. Ameen. Inshallah you'll be in prayer forever. I am so glad also May Allah (swt) give peace to all Palestinis brother, sister, mother & father and also those who still hate islam May Allah (swt) put peace in their hearts. Ameen. |
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salam alikum sister
i saw you in aljazeera channel and i was very happy you did what ALL arabs can"t do untill now.
i think civil actions can have an important impact and can at least make some hope for us. |
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Wonderful boat journey to GAZA. |
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its a pleasure to know you all done a great work
we are proud of you madam |
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Well done, all of those who had exposed the Largest zionist CONCENTRATION camp the "Zionist Arabic Awchwitz in Gaza" and the longest seiged only Hitler , Nazyist and Zionist will be proud off, where the Civilized poeple of the world who dismantiled the Apartied of South Africa, who dimolutioned Berlin wall, and saty watching the Zionist Evile Apartied wall in Palestine of Jusus, and the Arabic speaking concentration camps in Jenine Galgelia, Nablous, Jaffa, Acer, Taberia, Hiafa, Juresalem & Nasarat & Bethlahem of Jesus the King of peace, is there no end to suffering and crimes of the multi-national Zionist mafia. |
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Mashallah you are truely an inspiration to all of us. It's people like you who will leave a mark in this world and the after work. History will never forget you or your deeds. Thank you so much. ASA |
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AOAWWB,
I must say you did a great job thier with the help of Almighty ALLAH.We must be greatfull to ALLAH for this success.You put your efforts thier in this GAZA free movement it's a courageouse act but it is expected always from a female like you.We all the muslims out here proud of you and kept you in our prayers.We are of the view that muslim leaders do follow you in and should put thier efforts like you did.
IT'S A GREAT JOB WELL DONE SISTER RIDLEY WE ARE PROUD OF YOU. |
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Masha Allah sister you are doing a very good task.
May Allah help you |
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Thank You for the inspiration you have given us.
May the brave people of Palestine and their freinds be rewarded with success soon in their struggle for freedom justice.
Ameen |
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We are very proud of you |
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Like the crusaders this brutality will bring them justices. what goes around comes around. The Christian are dying for their Armageddon which will start with the Jews. No one outside a narrow band of nutter is buying that any the justification that Jewish Europeans had one of their ancestors wondering about in the middle east. Furthermore , its absurd that 100s of generation later people of that land have to be concentrated into camps so that the European can take their homes and business. For all of the above, weldone in highlighting the evils of what is happening. |
30. Written by Muslimcitizen, on 25-08-2008 18:41
Congratulation Yvonne and your companions,
You have made the world be ashame to stand up for a genocide committed by israel on palestinians.
Shame on you leaders of egypt, jordan and saoudia.
Safe return home |
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Assalamo alaikum wa rahmatullah
I am soo very proud of you sister
you have made history and I hope this is the beginning of something even greater for the sake of the Muslims of Gaza in particular and all opressed muslims in different parts of the world
May Allah give you more strength and courage and keep you in his amaan insha ALLAH
Taj |
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, on 25-08-2008 16:14
Why did you bring so many people and so little food? You think you are helping but you are only making it worse. Gaza gets more from Israel daily than you could bring by boat, however if you create an open sea passage you will give Israel a reason to stop giving aid to Gaza. Shame on you for patting yourself on the back while the average Gazan wishes to spit on you. |
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A self absorbed, attention craver. What a group of morons. |
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, on 25-08-2008 06:52
Mashallah
may allah bless you sister ,
thanks for your efforts to show the dirty face of israel
we are people living under seige in gaza
and your risk to be here in gaza is the first since 1999
u gave us HOPE |
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, on 25-08-2008 05:37
Today ,You taught us a lesson in strength and courage
Only the strong will survive
Jazakom Allah khair |
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Alhamdulillah! Sister I for 1 am so proud of you as Im sure there are many out there.
InshaAllah now that you have conqured this port, there should be many others to follow you,And help the ppl of Palestine. as they are the ones who really need the help.
God Bless you.
You will b remembered in my prayers. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu,
MashaAllah! Allahu Akbar! SubhanAllah look how Allah has made this happen because you people put in the effort, it proves that Allah will help a person only when they help themself. May Allah keep you all safe and may this be even more successful, ameen. |
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MashaAllah. The news are really lifting and awesome!! It brings back hope for peace again in the tumultous land of Palestine.
Hats off to you and your team!! :) |
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ALF MABROOK TO ALL!!! |
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Al Jazera English were quite careful not to show your face upon your arrival, a pity really. The image of a white convert coming to the rescue of the Palestinians would have been quite something!
Inshallah you and the crew are well, and that you have a safe return journey. |
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Assalamalaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatahu,
All praise is to Allah who helped u to finish this task. i hope n pray Allah gives us all muslims the same enthusiasm n spirit |
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