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Humanitarian appeal from Malaysia
An Appeal To The Egyptian Government I have been informed that the International Humanitarian Aid convoy under Viva Palestina has yet to get approval from the Egyptian authorities to enter Gaza via the Rafa crossing. This convoy is made up of volunteers from several nations who are personally bringing ambulances and trucks bearing medical supplies, baby food and clothing for the people of Gaza. The Perdana Global Peace Organisation has purchased 4 trucks and an ambulance and has sent its team on this convoy bearing the much needed aid for the Gazans. One year after the seige, massacre and destruction of Gaza, its people continue to face ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid by Israel. It saddens me further that this civilian convoy now faces the obstacle imposed by Egypt. The Egyptian authorities have requested that this convoy board ships and pass through the Suez canal and enter Egypt via the Mediterranean Sea. It is almost impossible for this convoy of 230 trucks and ambulances to do so, the main impediment being finance. I implore the good government of Egypt to grant permission to this convoy to proceed to Gaza by land so that the much needed aid reaches the people in good time. Any kind of delay would affect the shelf life of much of the medication and food, as was the case in early 2009. This is a humanitarian appeal for the besieged people and children of Gaza. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed
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