Mike Cushman and Jonathan Rosenhead
of BRICUP sailed to Gaza on the FreeGaza boat Dignity. Their trip,
which lasted from 8-12 December 2008 was to help 11 students escape
from the siege of Gaza and continue their studies abroad.
While they were there: they met trade unionists and civil society groups;
and toured Gaza and saw the effects of the blockade and of Israeli bombing
and shelling.