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An international humanitarian relief effort in the form of a Freedom Flotilla Coalition was getting ready Friday to leave the western Turkish port of Tuzla and bring much-needed relief to residents of war-torn Gaza.At least three vessels carrying some 5,000 tons of food, drinking water and medical aid were awaiting the green light from Turkish authorities to set sail from the port on the Sea of Marmara, south of Istanbul, organisers said.

Turkeys Freedom Flotilla ready to set sail for Gaza

Two local residents are in Europe to help Palestinian refugees caught in the Israeli-Palestinian War. Now six months into the conflict, more than one million people are on the brink

The population of Lanai is roughly 3,500 people. The population of Gaza is 2.3 million, with 1.5 million currently crammed into Rafah. At 141 square miles, Lanai and Gaza are the same size.

CODEPINK’s Ann Wright and Medea Benjamin join a coalition of human rights activists due to set sail on multiple vessels in mid April. Hundreds of human rights activists with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, including CODEPINK's Ann Wright and Medea Benjamin, are due to set sail on multiple vessels

CHESTER – Members of the Chester Garden Club welcomed new member Kat Rossy at its monthly meeting at Chef Ray’s Cafe March 27. President Jeanne Roberts call

CODEPINK's Ann Wright, Medea Benjamin and hundreds of other human rights activists with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition are due to set sail on multiple vessels

An earthquake rattles New York and New Jersey, and a snow storm leaves 400,000 out of power in New England.

CODEPINK is a feminist grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect our tax dollars into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs.

The photographer is set to document his work on the Freedom Flotilla in a special report for Hot Press.