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Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times

Gaza Strip to blockades during World War I, here are some notable naval blockades in modern

US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers: Why it matters

blockade of Gaza has caused severe shortages of food, drinking water, medicine and fuel. More

Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists

Gaza's coast blockaded for nearly two decades Israel has maintained a sea blockade of Gaza

Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing

blockade of Gaza. Israeli forces began storming the boats in international waters off the coast

Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid say Israeli forces intercepted them overnight

Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’

Gaza to deliver humanitarian supplies, but they have so far been intercepted by Israeli forces, which have blockaded

Iran war day 84: US-Iran talks advance amid mediation push

Gaza blockade “must be treated humanely and consistent with international law”, while also reiterating Washington

Israel deports two Gaza aid flotilla activists

blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. The flotilla

Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know

blockade on Gaza in 2007. Since then, hundreds of vessels organised by international solidarity groups

Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse, sexual assault in Israeli detention

blockade on Gaza in 2007. Since then, hundreds of vessels organised by international solidarity groups

Israeli forces boarding Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

blockade on Gaza, which it insisted was lawful, and described Gaza as "flooded with aid". The UN said

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows

blockade on Gaza." More than 50 boats taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) set sail

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

Gaza, which is under an Israeli naval blockade. The Israeli foreign ministry said about 175 activists

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

Gaza, which is under an Israeli maritime blockade. The GSF's organisers said all the boats

Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?

blockade of Gaza and bringing supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. Gaza has been under

US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown

Gaza-bound ships. While the humanitarian crisis from the Israeli blockade on Gaza has eased

The secret mission to rescue the UN’s vital Palestinian refugee archive

Gaza unless Israel was consulted. Unrwa officials were certain that Israeli officials, who had imposed an almost total blockade

UK summons Israel’s chargé d’affaires after video of Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting activists causes outcry

Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/israeli-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-stirs-diplomatic-outrage-with-flotilla-activist-abuse-video). The global outcry continued as [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel) began releasing hundreds of the activists who attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade

Seven flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in UK

blockade of Gaza and deliver food and medical aid. The group, who arrived at at London

Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid. The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of about