Was a deal struck to lighten the blockade of Gaza in exchange for cooperation with investigation of flotilla killings?
Weekly Program
Amjad Shawa, Coordinator of PNGO, the Palestinian NGO Network, Cecelia Goin, ICRC spokesperson, Attorney Francis A. Boyle, University of Illinois School of Law
The EU, US, Turkey, UN and NGOs like Amnesty International and ICRC unify to demand Israel lift sanctions on Gaza. Plus, Israel appoints members of new Friends of Israel Initiative to sit on panel investigating flotilla killings. We hear why this is not independent or fair.
Produced by Dori Smith, Music by Fritz Heede
Interviews with ICRC and Amjad Shawa taped 6/16, interview with Francis A. Boyle taped 6-14, as we followed the two week story of planned changes to Israel's blockade of Gaza. Was a deal struck? Why were there major meetings between some of Israel's staunchest supporters two weeks ago? Their stated goal was countering anti-Israel bias.
Then, one of those present at the meeting, Lord David Trimble, was appointed to Israel's 'independent panel' investigating the Gaza Flotilla killings...