New Orleans Palestine Solidarity

Friday, August 14, 2009

Gaza Under Siege

a short produced by Jordan Flaherty and Lily Keber

(members of the recent NO Human Rights Delegation to Gaza)

http://current.com/items/90674509_gaza-under-siege.htm

http://www.commondreams.org/video/2009/08/14

After 3 years under siege and a recent Israeli-led offensive, Gaza continues to suffer. No materials for rebuilding are allowed in, and education and industry continue to be stifled. Shot in June 2009, this short film gives a glimpse into the harsh realities of everyday Gaza under siege.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

An article (and sound) by Matt Olsen from the reportback of the recent New Orleans Delegation to Gaza has been posted as the main news story on Indymedia.

Here is the link:
http://indymedia.us/en/index.shtml
Or:
http://neworleans.indymedia.org/news/2009/07/14111.php

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

FROM NEW ORLEANS TO GAZA COMMUNITY REPORT BACK
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Community Book Center (http://www.communitybookcenter.com/)

many many thanks to the wonderful people who came out to report-back.

...it was a packed house !!

photo's by t. and marwan bayoun.

eating lunch at aafaq jedeeda.

maklouba.

fish market in gaza city.

In Gaza, Eating Under Siege
Gaza Delegation member Maggie Schmitt's articles:
http://food.theatlantic.com/abroad/eating-under-siege.php
http://food.theatlantic.com/abroad/the-varied-food-of-gaza-1.php

photos by amir sadafi.

Monday, July 13, 2009

FROM NEW ORLEANS TO GAZA COMMUNITY REPORT BACK

Photos, Video, Stories, and First-Hand Reports from The NO Human Rights Delegation to Gaza

Tuesday, July 14, 6:30pm

Community Book Center

2523 Bayou Road (near Broad and Esplanade)504.948.7323

http://www.communitybookcenter.com/

Free Event

Last month, seven New Orleans photographers, filmmakers, organizers and human rights workers traveled as part of an historic delegation to Gaza. This event will be the first opportunity to hear about their experiences.