Second letter sent to government as Israel readies to attack humanitaian flotilla

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister
c.luxon@ministers.govt.nz

 Rt Hon Winston Peters
Foreign Minister
w.peters@ministers.govt.nz

Tēnā kōrua,

We, call on the NZ Government to urgently demand the Israeli authorities immediately end the inhumane blockade of occupied Gaza, and allow the international civilian flotilla boats currently sailing to Gaza, safe and unhindered passage to their destination.

Supported by NGOs in Gaza and by civil society around the world, and with several Kiwis on board, the Freedom Flotillas is currently heading for Gaza with a message of hope and solidarity for the Palestinian struggle for peace and justice, and to end Israel’s illegal siege, genocide and occupation of Gaza.

The combined flotillas plus global solidarity action confront what governments, corporations and institutions have failed to do —to stop genocide, end apartheid and demand accountability under international law.

Like previous peace flotillas, the unarmed civilian boats to Gaza pose no threat whatsoever to Israel. However, in light of Israel’s record of illegal interceptions, attacks and seizure of previous Gaza-bound boats in international waters, we call on the NZ Government to urgently demand the Israeli authorities immediately end their inhumane blockade of Gaza, and allow the flotilla vessels safe and unhindered passage to reach their destination.

Roger Fowler
Coordinator 
Kia Ora Gaza Trust

John Minto 
National Co-Chairman 
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa 

Maher Nazzel
National Co-Chairman 
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa