Police on Wednesday released an Israeli they held overnight for joining international activists who sailed to the Gaza Strip in defiance of Israel's blockade of the Hamas-ruled territory.
Pro-Palestinian activists who sailed to the Gaza Strip in symbolic defiance of an Israeli blockade were to return to Cyprus on Thursday with a few residents of the besieged territory on board.
SOMERVILLE: A Plainfield man was charged with theft after authorities found him with more than $600,000 worth of hearing aids, parts and software belong ing to the manufacturing company where he worked. Police say he may have taken more than that over the past year.
BIG things begin with a simple gesture, a symbolic act of defiance and a courageous stand in the face of evil powers. Last week?s arrival into Gaza port of two ships carrying 44 peace activists from 17 countries, 200 hearing aids and 5,000 balloons was all three put together.
Parkes Quotarians are seeking your help. We are collecting old behind the ear type hearing aids to be serviced and used to restore the gift of hearing to poor people in the village of Ba, Fiji.