Al Marwa, the first of several Arab ship to break the Gaza Siege

Sunday November 30, 2008 03:30 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC News

Palestinian Legislator, head of the Popular committee Against the Siege, Jamal El Khodary, stated on Sunday that the Lybian ship “Al Marwa” will reach the Gaza port on Monday, and added that this ship is one of several Arab ships that will challenge the Israeli siege and deliver humanitarian supplies to the residents of the Gaza Strip.

On Saturday, El Khodary phoned the Lybian Health Minister, Dr. Mohammad Rashed, and thanked him, the Lybian resident and the Lybian people for their efforts to break the Israeli siege.

The independent legislator added that this ship is the first Arab ship challenging the siege, but will be followed by additional ships that would set sail in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

He added that the the Popular Committee Against the Siege will continue the preparations for the arrival of A Marwa on Monday in order to deliver the aid and medicine to the residents of the coastal region.

The Lybian Health Minister said that the government and the people of Libya are determined to act in solidarity with the Palestinian people, and added that Lybian hospitals are open for the Palestinian patients at any given time.

Dr. Rashed saluted the Palestinian people and their steadfastness in the Gaza Strip while Israel continues its siege and military offensives against them.

The Al Marwa ship sailed to Gaza three days ago carrying three-thousands tons of humanitarian and medical aid.

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