Gaza Freedom March
latest news & developmentsProtesters demand access to Gaza
Over 1 000 protesters from 43 countries converged on the Egyptian Museum in Cairo on Thursday, calling for Egypt to open the Rafah border post.
Gaza protesters stand firm
Protesters have rejected the Egypt’s offer to allow 100 of the 1 300 protesters and journalists in Cairo to enter Gaza for a freedom march.
Anger as 100 activists leave Egypt for Gaza
One hundred international activists left Cairo on Wednesday for the Gaza Strip, after Egypt denied passage to another 1 200.
Egypt clamps down on Gaza march plans
Egyptian authorities announced on Tuesday evening that they would only allow 100 people to enter Gaza for a freedom march.
Protesters converge on Cairo for Gaza march
More than 1 000 protesters — including sixteen South Africans — have converged on Cairo, and still hope to participate in the Gaza Freedom March.
Pro-Palestinian marchers appeal to Mubarak
Activists planning to enter Gaza from Egypt for a march appealed to President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday to allow them to enter the blockaded enclave.