Blockade
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.
Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion
IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet
US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say
French flotilla ship 'Dignity' allowed to sail from Crete
Greeks say vessel detained last week while refueling will now sail to the island of Rhodes, activists vow final destination is still Gaza Strip.
Israeli-Turkish talks in NY fail to find way to end crisis
Talks continue, despite harsh disagreement over 'Marmara' apology; PM says legitimacy of Gaza blockade needs to be acknowledged.
Question: When can a country intercept a vessel?
Background: Answer: If it clearly intends to illegally enter another country’s waters – as soon as it leaves its port of origin.
Security cabinet approves plans to stop flotilla
Activists with Hamas ties to be on board; organizers say Greek gov't created obstacles for some vessels in response to Israeli pressure.
Free Gaza says flotilla will sail despite Israeli 'threats'
Group says some of vessels facing delays because of administrative obstacles created by Greek gov't in response to Israeli pressure.
Who we are and what we seek
What participants in the upcoming flotilla to Gaza want Israelis to know.
Guest Columnist: Down and out in Gaza?
If the Turks still insist on sending an aid ship later this month, they might think of rerouting it to Egypt or Syria.
'Turkish FM to flotilla organizers: Reconsider Gaza plans'
Ahmet Davutoğlu advises delaying of flotilla departure to see how situation in Gaza changes with opening of Rafah, 'Hurriyet' reports.
Lawyers, not IDF, at forefront of battle against flotilla
Shurat HaDin aims to prevent blockade breach by bringing lawsuits in the US against companies offering services to participating ships.
How will Israel deal with the next flotilla
Security and Defense: This time, the Navy has been preparing rigorously for the operation.