Brighton Green MEP visit to Egypt & Gaza

In his own words, Keith Taylor ex-Green Party councilor for Brighton tells us in 2 parts about his visit to Egypt and to Gaza last July. This part is about his vist to Egypt on 23/07 and his crossing into Gaza at the famous (infamous?) Rafah crossing.

"This is an account of my trip to Egypt and Gaza from 23-27 July which was organized by the Council for European Palestinian Relations. The trip’s purpose was to promote understanding of the Israel/Palestine conflict in general, and the situation in the Gaza Strip in particular. Thirteen parliamentarians representing the Commons, Lords and the Scottish and European Parliaments attended. (more ...)"
(photo: Keith and Ismail Haniyeh elected Prime Minister of Gaza)

"I have never seen people treated quite as badly as the Palestinians were, and felt quite helpless that I couldn’t intervene."

Click here for the rest of this 1st part account and for more photos.