Former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is being held in an Israeli prison, along with 18 other international activists, for trying to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza. She called into a radio station today to give an update:
Ha'aretz is reporting that Richard Falk, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, has called the activists detention "unlawful," and reiterated that the siege of Gaza constitutes a "continuing crime against humanity". The Free Gaza Movement is having trouble with their website, but you can also follow their case over twitter – http://twitter.com/freegazaorg.
Meanwhile, life in Gaza goes on. Today Israel admitted to killing Hiam Abu A'yesh, a 17-year old Palestinian girl who lived in Gaza's Juhor Ad-Dik neighborhood. Israel shelled her family's home, killing her and also injuring her brother and 10 others. Israel originally tried to blame Palestinian militants for the destroying the home, but has since changed their assessment.
