Blockade

US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade

The US cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3.

MARCH 30, 2026|ByREUTERS

An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa), a vessel being investigated by French authorities and suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade, off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire, France, October 2, 2025

A UAE navy soldier patrols at Al-Mokha port in Yemen, March 6, 2018; illustrative.

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.

MARCH 27, 2026|ByJAMES GENN, REUTERS

INDIAN VESSEL ‘Nanda Devi’ carrying liquefied petroleum gas arrives at Vadinar Port in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat state earlier this week, after Iran allowed it to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy corridor that Iran has selectively closed.

Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion

Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has three levels: the political, the military, and the economic. The political part is the strongest, and the economic part is the weakest.

MARCH 20, 2026|ByAMOTZ ASA-EL

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

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

'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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2011ByJPOST.COM STAFF, YAAKOV LAPPIN, REUTERS

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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2011ByREUTERS, YAAKOV LAPPIN

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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2011ByYAAKOV LAPPIN, JPOST.COM STAFF

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