Posts Tagged ‘ gaza strip ’
Inside story on Sir Geoffrey’s UN inquiry into Gaza blockade
Nov 14th, 2011 | By Russell Palmer | Category: Featured Article, Front Page Layout, NewsSir Geoffrey Palmer has been cautiously silent about his recent stint as chair of a UN inquiry into Israeli troops boarding ships trying to breach the Gaza strip naval blockade – with one exception: his grandson, journalism student RUSSELL PALMER:
Fears for safety of Jewish band at city concert
Jan 14th, 2009 | By Laura Frykberg | Category: Lead Story, NewsA Wellington Jewish folk band performing at the Botanical Gardens was offered extra security by Wellington City Council, which feared it might attract anti-Israel protests.
The band declined, reports LAURA FRYKBERG.
Protesters rally in Wellington against Israeli attacks
Jan 7th, 2009 | By Paul McBeth | Category: Latest News, NewsHordes of protesters have taken to Wellington streets to condemn Israeli attacks on Palestine. NewsWire’s PAUL MCBETH and LUKE APPLEBY were there to catch the action.