Blockade

Why Iran's new push for a deal to end the war appears to be stalling - analysis

Iran proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a seven-day ceasefire, but the US seems uninterested as it wants something more to show from six months of conflict.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff (L); illustrative.
An illustration of the flags of Cuba and the US, with a rift in between.

US Army weighs sending support units to Southern Command amid Cuba tensions - report

Vessels transit the Hormuz Strait off the coast of Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas on September 7, 2026.

Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade

A vendor pumps petrol from Iranian fuel oil tankers for resale near the Bashmagh border crossing on March 11, 2026.

Iranian Rial hits record low as economic fallout from war takes hold - report


IDF strikes Hamas targets as Haniyeh demands end to blockade

The Hamas leader stressed that the movement is still conducting talks through Egyptian and Qatari mediation in an effort to achieve their demands.

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh gestures as he speaks during a rally marking the 31st anniversary of Hamas' founding, in Gaza City December 16, 2018

Hundreds of international artists call for end to Gaza blockade

Some of the prominent names pressuring for an end to the blockade include Peter Gabriel, British filmmaker Ken Loach, and Hollywood actor Viggo Mortensen.

Workers pack food supplies to be distributed and delivered by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to the homes of Palestinian refugees as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the northern Gaza Strip March 31, 2020

Roads and highways across Israel flooded - Update

As Israel deals with one of the worst storms of recent years, roads across the country are closed off

Roads across Israel are blocked due to stormy weather conditions.

Cairo contests Palestinian claim that Egyptian forces killed Gaza fisherman

Israel maintains a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip and sets a varying fishing limit, which currently extends to a maximum of nine nautical miles.

A Palestinian fisherman stands in a boat at the seaport of Gaza City September 26, 2016

Hamas leader Haniyeh: 'Gaza on the way to ending the blockade'

The Hamas leader said that his movement was not being required to pay a “political price” for the lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh gives a speech after prayers on the first day of Eid al-Adha festival, in Gaza City August 21, 2018

Hamas leader Haniyeh: 'Gaza on the way to ending the blockade'

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh made a speech on Eid al-Adha and spoke of the situation in the Gaza Strip. “There will be no political price for humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.”

Palestinian Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh gives a speech after prayers on the first day of Eid al-Adha festival, in Gaza City August 21, 2018

Gas and fuel allowed back into Gaza while commercial goods still banned

The amount and types of goods that enter Gaza are contingent on Hamas activities in the coming days.

Humanitarian goods are transfered via the Kerem HaShalom crossing from Israel into Gaza.

Israeli Navy stops Gaza flotilla attempting to breach naval blockade

This is the second time in the past two months that Palestinians from Gaza have sent a flotilla into the Mediterranean in an attempt to breach the naval blockade.

Activists aboard a flotilla to Gaza [file]

Look Gaza in the eyes

Gaza has no connection to biblical Azazel, but in the Israeli narrative, the terms merged.

Palestinians gather in front of the gate of Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza during a protest against the blockade, in the southern Gaza Strip July 3, 2017.

Students use sea waves as new power source for blockaded Gaza

Gaza has been controlled since 2007 by the Islamist group Hamas. Israel and Egypt, citing security concerns, maintain a de facto blockade on the impoverished coastal enclave.

Palestinians enjoy the beach along the Mediterranean Sea in the northern Gaza Strip July 24, 2015.