Naval Blockade

IDF stops boat seeking to break Gaza blockade

Boat with 8 people on board intercepted attempting to breach naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Watch: This is how Hamas exploited the flotilla participants

Fishing boat that tried to break naval blockade on Gaza included mainly sick and disabled people, who were even treated by the IDF.

Greenblatt: Hamas cynically risking lives

U.S. special envoy blasts Hamas ahead of a planned attempt to breach Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza.

Gazans to try to breach Israeli naval blockade

Palestinian Arabs in Gaza announce plans to breach Israel's blockade by boat.

EU diplomats demand Israel lift Gaza blockade

More than 20 senior European diplomats call on Israel to end its naval blockade of Gaza, which a UN team has said is legal.

Women's flotilla to try to reach Gaza on Wednesday

Women's flotilla to try to reach Gaza in a bid to break Israel’s naval blockade.

Women's flotilla sets sail for Gaza

Two sailing boats carrying approximately 20 women set sail from Barcelona in an attempt to breach Israel's naval blockade on Gaza.

Women's flotilla to set sail in September or October

Latest attempt to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza will include 25 women, including parliamentarians.

Turkish official: Israel agreed to a Gaza seaport

A leader of Turkish ruling party says in normalization talks Israel agreed to lift naval blockade on Hamas enclave, and compensate Marmara.

German Double Standard: Naval Blockade OK for Us, Not Israel

Poll of Germans finds that while 52% would support German naval blockade against hostile terror org, only 30% back Israel's.

UN Blames Israeli Blockade for Slow Gaza Reconstruction

Despite Hamas being more intent on restocking terror arsenal than reconstruction, new UN peace envoy says Israel must stop blockade.

Iran Readies for War, Raises Security Level

As Iranian gears up for a possible showdown with Saudi Arabia over Yemen, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed what “American threats."

Poll: Palestinians Back Rocket Fire if Blockade Not Lifted

Most Palestinian Arabs would favor resuming rocket fire at Israel if it does not lift its Gaza blockade, finds new survey.

'Gaza's Ark' Protest Ship Sunk by Mysterious Explosion

'Protest' boat meant to breach Israeli naval blockade of Gaza partially sunk by blast, organizers accuse Israel of 'sabotage.'

Navy Vessels Destroy Smuggling Ships Bound for Gaza

Palestinian Arabs claimed the ships were carrying cigarettes - but cigarettes don't explode from gunfire.

'Reverse Flotilla' Launched, Fails

Much-hyped Gaza 'reverse flotilla' launch against Israeli naval blockade falls short; Gaza spokespeople use opportunity for publicity.

Haniyeh: PA Arabs Won't Recognize Israel

Gaza's premier says that neither the "siege" nor the wars will convince Arabs to recognize Israel.

Ashton Calls on Israel to End Gaza 'Siege'

EU foreign policy chief calls for a relief of the Israeli naval blockade on Gaza, ignores the ongoing transfer of goods into the region.

Gantz: Israelis Rely on Us to Keep Passover Safe

Those sitting and celebrating Passover rely on the IDF to keep them safe, says Chief of Staff.