It's time to return to Palestine

This weekend of escalating violence in Gaza, the worst since Israel's deadly 'Cast Lead' attacks 3 years ago, has resulted in 16 Gazan deaths and at least 30 injured.

Many of those killed by Israeli fighter jets or drones, had their heads blasted off. Some groups of Gazan militants retaliated with a barrage of largely ineffective mortars over the border fences.

Israel claims their victims were 'planning to attack Israel'. Three were killed near the Palestinian Legislative Council buildings, which suffered severe damage during the Cast Lead bombardments.

The Kia Ora Gaza team saw that destruction during the Viva Palestina convoy visit in 2010. "Many world leaders who talk about 'defending democracy', failed to condemn Israel's attacks on the parliament buildings of the democratically elected government in Gaza" observed Kia Ora Gaza team leader, Roger Fowler.

Responding to the latest attacks, Kevin Ovenden, who will lead the next Viva Palestina 6 aid convoy from London next month, declared "It's time to return to Palestine - physically and in our actions".

People wishing to support the Kiwi team on this siege-busting convoy, can visit kiaoragaza.net for more information.

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