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IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet
IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60.
US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say
Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt
Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests
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.
US warns flotilla activists not to challenge Gaza blockade
Washington says US citizens who take part in efforts to deliver material support or other resources to Hamas could face civil, criminal penalties; IDF not expecting violence, but prepared for any scenario.
Navy tracking small Gaza-bound flotilla that left Turkey
Flotilla arranged by Irish, Canadian pro-Palestinian groups; "We don't believe they are seeking violence, but the IDF is ready," source says.