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Heap added that stopping Estelle won't discourage future missions. "(O)ur coalition continues to sail".Our destination remains the same, of course, for the conscience of humanity."
Estelle activists are "prepared for anything that might happen." Nonviolence orientation is part of the training all mission members get. They're told what to expect and how to react. "(W)e have only concerns about the irresponsible and unaccountable actions of the Israeli military."
Like other mission participants, Heap is a political activist. He's also Professor of French Studies at Western Ontario University.
On October 17, Nobel Peace laureate Mairead Maguire messaged Jim Manley as follows:
"Dear Jim Manley,I have just read your message from the boat as you sail with all your brave companions towards Gaza.
Please extend to all these brave people our best wishes for their safety as they carry their love and our love and solidarity to the people of Gaza.
We pray for you all -- you are in our thoughts and thank you for your actions of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
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