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Viva Palestina Kevin Ovenden Speech at the Rafah border - Audio of Viva Palestina Convoy organizing committee member Kevin Ovenden's speech at the Rafah border crossing as the convoy made history and crossed into Gaza bringing $5 million of aid and a large number of ambulances to the besieged Gazan Palestinians.
where even the cops welcome you,
and Palestinian women embrace their convoy sisters, crying
or smiling
but none so broadly as Zaher Birawai, whose brilliant skills saw not only the convoy, but also himself, banned only days earlier, enter Gaza through Egypt.
After speeches from various
dignitaries it was back on the road for
the 40km drive to
Gaza city.
where Patrick
and I farewelled our 'home' and handed it over to Palestinians,
and joined the others preparing to get on the bus to our hotel.
(continuing…. )
Julie Webb-Pullman (click to view previous articles) is a New Zealand based freelance writer who has reported for Scoop since 2003. She was selected to be part of the Kiwi contingent on the Viva Palestina Convoy - a.k.a. Kia Ora Gaza. Send Feedback to julie@scoop.co.nz
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