Cynthia McKinney reportedly on boat surrounded by Israeli forces
ATLANTA (WXIA) - The BBC is reporting that a boat carrying aid to pro-Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip has been surrounded and boarded by Israeli forces. Former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is reported onboard the boat. According to the reported posted on BBC.co.uk, Ms. McKinney described it as "an outrageous violation of international law", as the boat was on a humanitarian mission and was not in Israeli waters. The Israeli military said the boat was trying to enter Gaza illegally, the BBC reported. The 20-person crew on the Greek-registered ship "Arion" was reportedly working for a U.S.-based Free Gaza Movement. McKinney and Nobel Prize winner Mairead Maguire were reportedly on board. Israeli forces have maintained a blockade on the Palenstinian territory. In December of 2008, McKinney was involved in a similar incident when the boat she was on, the S.S. Dignity, was allegedly rammed by Israeli forces.
NBC Augusta 26 News brings you straight to the point news, weather, and sports from Augusta and the CSRA. Meet our NBC Augusta 26 News staff! The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Wednesday, Jul 1 at 9:53 PM Jim wrote ...Cynthia Mc Kinney is my polar opposite politically but I have deep admiration for her courageous pursuit of justice for the Palestinian people. The Israel Lobby used their money and media influence to defeat her re-election to Congress but she has not let them defeat her in life. Keep up the great work Cynthia. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Jul 1 at 6:55 PM Dion Jackson wrote ...I wonder why it took so long for the media to report this? I wonder if it has something to do with Israels heavy influence over the media. I say aid to Israel should be cut off immediately due to the violation of International law. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Jul 1 at 4:35 PM chris wrote ...hurry and torpedo it... Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Jul 1 at 1:09 PM The Georgian wrote ...Have never seen any cause to respect Israel as they have not earned the respect of most thinking peoples. They behave in a criminal manner and still rely on the rest of the world for support? To hell with them! The US doesn't have 'friends.' It has 'interests.' Israel has been one of those interests but perhaps they won't always belong in that category. We don't care what goes on in Washington; nobody messes with a Georgian (except perhaps a Georgian). Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Jun 30 at 7:08 PM real truth wrote ...so you dlete any comments criticla of Israel I see. Did yo ualso try to silence the Liberty veterans? Traitors . Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Jun 30 at 7:05 PM Ash Stein wrote ...So an act of piracy occurs against US citizens adn THEY are the ones who should be shot? One can see how the logic of hate works for such thinkers. The people of Gaza were savagely bombed and thousands killed and maimed by Israeli war planes and missiles. The Israeli gov , to it's shame is blockading Gaza now . This Israeli gov is the one who should be trialed for war crimes as nothing has been more shameful and more blatant than the Gaza Ghetto bombings, even Nazis didnt bomb Warsaw ghetto. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Jun 30 at 7:04 PM Jubilate Latte wrote ...This woman is truly a buffoon, and somehow is under the illusion she has significance on the world stage. God save us from such stupid, misguided do-gooders. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Jun 30 at 6:25 PM it's me wrote ...AMEN. I hope they lock her up and throw away the key. We do NOT want her back! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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