Journalists were among the
key players in the dramatic events of May 31st when Israeli soldiers
intercepted a flotilla of ships bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Nine people died in the assault on
these ships including one journalist.
Up to 100 reporters and camera staff were
among the passengers covering the event and most of them were detained by
Israeli officials when the ships docked. Many of them had their equipment
confiscated.
The IFJ, with the help of its
Israeli affiliate the National Federation of Israeli Journalists (NFIJ),
is providing help to journalists to try to recover their lost materials
and equipment.
We are also gathering
information from journalists on the convoy of ships to give us information
about their experience. The forms attached can be used by those who wish to
recover lost material or who wish to give further information.
Please complete the two forms and send them to[email protected] OR BY FAX AT +32
2 235 22 19
For information on individual cases, please contact the National
Federation of Israeli Journalists-NFIJ (Danny Zaken) at
+972-52-2631530 (cell) or [email protected])