Blockade
UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.
Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion
IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet
US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say
Aid groups, UN bodies urge end to Gaza blockade
Signatories on joint appeal, including Amnesty Int'l, WHO, claim blockade is violation of international law.
Building an Ark in Gaza
Canadians activists plan to start construction with the Palestinians this summer, aim to break out of the coastal strip.
Hamas blames power crisis on Egypt in rare rift
Hamas criticizes Egypt for blocking oil supplies; fuel crisis has caused lengthy electricity blackouts.
Zoabi: Blockade ordered only after flotilla set sail
Balad MK argues IDF ordered Gaza naval blockade two days after ship departed from Turkey; IDF responds: Blockade was imposed in January 2009.
Gaza power plant stops due to smuggled fuel shortage
Lack of fuel smuggled in from Egypt shuts down plant that supplies two-thirds of Gazan energy.
PM, FM meet Ashton, praise EU sanctions on Iran
Netanyahu and Lieberman meet with EU foreign policy chief in Jerusalem; FM: "We must keep an eye on Iran's activity in Iraq, Syria."
In Gaza, Ashton calls for continued peace talks
EU foreign policy chief visits the Strip ahead of meetings with Netanyahu, Lieberman, calls for lifting the blockade.
‘My mother’s sick in Gaza, but I can’t visit her’
Free passage between Gaza, Israel and the West Bank is a difficult prospect for both Palestinians and Israelis.
Zoabi snubs Knesset parley on Gaza flotilla
Balad MK asks Knesset Speaker to cancel House C’tee discussion on whether she should be prosecuted for boarding Mavi Marmara.
'Flotilla activists still being detained in Israel'
Six activists who sailed to Israel in attempt to break Gaza blockade deported, AFP reports; remaining 21 undergoing court proceedings.
