Contesting the Waters:

The legality of the Gaza Flotilla interception

The Israeli naval blockade of Gaza is regarded as entirely legal under international law and even by the UN. Opinion.

Tunisian convoy aims to 'symbolically' break Gaza blockade

A Tunisian-led land convoy, "Soumoud," departs for Gaza with hundreds of activists, aiming to symbolically break the Israeli blockade.

N.Y. Times gets it (mostly) right on Gaza

They finally got the reason for the partial blockade on Gaza right, but erred on its scope. Still better than their usual. Op-ed.

IDF sinks suspicious vessel off Gaza coast

The IDF reported it had sunk a suspicious vessel that had approached an army ship off the Gaza shoreline Monday.

Israel loosens shipping limits on Gaza

Israel decides to let Gazan boats sail up to 9 nautical miles off coast, despite concerns of weapons smuggling.

Navy Fires at Gaza Boats, Injuries Reported

IDF naval force fired at Arab boats that strayed from permitted zone. Gaza press reports two wounded by Egyptian navy.

Israel Rejects Turkish Demands to Announce End to Gaza Blockade

Prime Minister's office confirms PM rejects last-minute precondition on normalization of ties between Israel and Turkey.