Charles Barron (D), a former member of the Black Panthers, an advocate for the "browning of America", a race baiter who is also (in)famous for his invitation and praise of Zimbabwe's Mugabe, was one of several high profile kooks, along with Galloway and McKinney, leading the pro-Hamas convoy into Gaza.
Gaza Strip, Gaza - Among those leading the latest attempt by international radical leftists to enter Gaza was New York City Councilman Charles Barron, who is running for Brooklyn Borough President. Barron represents the 42nd council district in Brooklyn, which includes parts of East Flatbush, Canarsie, East New York, and Brownsville.
After arriving in Egypt on July 13, the "Viva Palestina" group, which included well known radical leftists such as British MP George Galloway and former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, were prevented by Egyptian authorities from entering Sinai.
The group had planned to travel from Sinai to Gaza with what they said was a convoy of medical supplies. In the past, say Israeli officials, many of these groups have attempted to smuggle in supplies that can be used by Hamas terrorists to make weapons with which to attack Israel.
The Egyptians sent them back to Cairo as they attempted to cross the Suez Canal, only to relent several days later and allow the group to enter Gaza via Sinai. While in Gaza, the group met with senior Hamas terrorists.
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