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Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
Activists from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the USA attempted to cross a checkpoint at Sirte on their way to Gaza, but were allegedly arrested by security forces.
Iran has legal right to manage Strait of Hormuz, supreme leader's military advisor says
Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Activists claim navy surrounds Gaza bound ship
AFP reports soldiers already on board The Estelle ship carrying pro-Palestinian activists seeking to break Israeli blockade on Gaza; CNN reports ships surround vessel; IDF yet to release statement.
Ship seeking to break Gaza blockade set to arrive
Gov't officials say envoy to UN Prosor gave "free publicity" to activist ship 'Estelle' with letter to Secretary-General Ban.
Analysis: There is no Gaza blockade
Egypt's decision to reopen border with Gaza effectively means there's no longer a security blockade on the Strip.
![Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza. [File]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/195896 "Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza. [File]")
Hamas urges Egypt to open border after Sinai attack
Haniyeh reiterates contention that Gazans not involved in attack which killed 16 Egyptian guards; calls on Morsy to "regain lifeline for Gaza."
Scandinavian activists launch new ship to Gaza
Swedish and Norwegian backed 'SV Estelle' set to sail from Oslo to Gaza; organizers hoping more ships will join.
Hezbollah could blockade sea in future war
IDF: Lebanese group will target cargo ships within 30-km radius of Israel to try to get them to refuse to sail there during war.
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.
