Today was a really sad day in Gaza, because Gazans always maintain a glimpse of hope - I'm not quite sure how they do it and I'll never cease to be amazed. A flotilla with aid was due to arrive this morning in Gaza. The boat contained medical aid, materials for water systems and wheelchairs among other items. The six ship flotilla was carrying 10,000 tons of aid.
I spoke to friends and colleagues and everybody thought- maybe! Others, on the more cynical side (myself included) though forget it, it'll never happen. But as one colleagues says "you know, in Gaza we never know." Other people made big signs in preparation for their arrival.
Indeed it didn't happen, but much earlier than we thought. At 3am while the boat was still in international waters, armed forces boarded the vessel. So far 10 have been reported killed and 30 wounded (conservative estimate since other reports calculate higher numbers).
Today is a sad day for the Gazans, and especially for the families who have lost loved ones. The local authorities in Gaza have declared a general strike for the Gaza strip tomorrow. Trucks with amplifiers have been going up and down the streets announcing the deaths of individuals who died this morning.
Seems like there will be a lot of demonstrations tomorrow....
Here is a picture of the demonstration at the marina slowly diffusing at 3pm today.
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