Blockade

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.

JANUARY 2, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

View of the Hizma checkpoint between Jerusalem and the West Bank, August 21, 2025.

A US military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the US Coast Guard, days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, east of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea December 20, 2025.

US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say

The move comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

DECEMBER 21, 2025|ByREUTERS

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila sit in a vessel making their way to Israel, after Israel intercepted some of the vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in this handout image released on October 2, 2025.

Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt

The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Activists protest in central Tunis to denounce the Israeli navy's interception and detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, October 4, 2025.

Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests

Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists began returning home.

OCTOBER 6, 2025|ByJAMES GENN

Flotilla aiming to break Gaza blockade leaves from Turkey

"Freedom Waves to Gaza," consisting of Canadian, Irish ships, carrying 27 activists claiming to be non-violent, set to reach Gaza later in week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2011ByJPOST.COM STAFF

'Gaza blockade unaffected by Schalit agreement'

Officials say blockade in place to stop smuggling and manufacturing of arms, not related to Hamas' captivity of Gilad Schalit.

OCTOBER 17, 2011ByHERB KEINON

What's changed in the world since Schalit was captured?

In 1,935 days in captivity, what has the soldier missed? Has he heard of his family's efforts to lobby for his release? The Arab Spring? Facebook WikiLeaks?

OCTOBER 12, 2011ByELANA KIRSH

UN experts: Israel's blockade of Gaza illegal

Statement to Human Rights Council disputes Palmer Report, says blockade summarily punishes Gazans, infringing upon human rights.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011ByREUTERS

An open Israeli letter to Turks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011ByEDWIN BENNATAN

Turkey vows legal action against Israelis involved in raid

Turkish embassy in DC: Ankara will seek to prosecute Israeli soldiers, officials responsible for "crimes" committed during 'Marmara' raid.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011ByREUTERS

The true nature of the IHH Flotilla

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011ByABE NOVICK

Ships and planes of fools pick wrong target

When a proper standard is universally applied, Israel’s record on human rights shines in comparison with the records of nations and groups supported by the fools and hypocrites on these boats and planes.

JULY 12, 2011ByALAN M. DERSHOWITZ