The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gaza-blockade/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gaza blockade | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gaza-blockade/ 32 32 Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-navy-begins-to-intercept-vessels-in-gaza-bound-flotilla-off-cyprus-coast/ Mon, 18 May 2026 10:06:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825822 Livestream abruptly ends after Israeli commandos board boat; at least 39 of over 50 boats intercepted; Netanyahu says organizers failed to get desired publicity

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]]> 2 Gaza flotilla activists to be questioned in Israel as remainder released in Greece https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-gaza-flotilla-activists-to-be-questioned-in-israel-as-remainder-released-in-greece/ Fri, 01 May 2026 11:54:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814412 Foreign Ministry says one organizer, Saif Abu Keshek is 'suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization,' and the other, Thiago Ávila, is suspected of 'illegal activity'

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]]> Navy intercepts 21 of 58 vessels in Gaza flotilla hundreds of miles from the Strip https://www.timesofisrael.com/navy-begins-intercepting-gaza-flotilla-hundreds-of-miles-from-the-strip/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:15:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813372 Tracking data shows boats near Crete as they are confronted by Israeli forces; 175 activists detained; other vessels told to turn back or proceed to Ashdod if carrying humanitarian aid

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]]> New Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Spain, trying again to break Israeli blockade https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-gaza-aid-flotilla-sets-sail-from-spain-trying-again-to-break-israeli-blockade/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:54:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800462 Leaving Barcelona, Global Sumud Flotilla says it 'aims to open a humanitarian corridor' to the Strip; last several attempts have all been intercepted by Israel

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]]> Gazan woman repairs enclave’s tattered banknotes https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazan-woman-undertakes-tiring-task-of-repairing-enclaves-tattered-banknotes/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:13:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3700544 Manal al-Saadani sets up stall at Nuseirat market where locals bring cash that is too damaged to be used; no new bills have entered the Strip since war began

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]]> Shops, restaurants vandalized in many cities to protest Israel’s flotilla interception https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-draws-global-condemnation-for-gaza-flotilla-interception-protests-in-europe/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:22:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3654943 Israel draws global condemnation after intercepting would-be blockade-busting ships without major incident; Colombia expels Israeli diplomats, cancels trade deal; Turkey, Hamas condemns 'terrorism'

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]]> 47-boat Gaza flotilla sails again, hoping to reach enclave later this week https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-flotilla-sails-again-hoping-to-reach-enclave-later-this-week/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:55:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651968 Italy's foreign minister warns of danger in breaking Israeli blockade, repeats proposal aid be dropped off in Cyprus for eventual distribution by Catholic Church

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]]> A new Gaza flotilla is on its way; does Israel have the legal right to intercept it? https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-new-gaza-flotilla-is-on-its-way-does-israel-have-the-legal-right-to-intercept-it/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:20:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647666 Activists for Gaza claim Israel's blockade is illegal and Israel must not block its aid boats. But that's precisely what Israel intends to do, arguing that international law gives it full rights to do so

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]]> Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza-bound flotilla as it departs from Tunisia https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-ships-set-sail-from-greece-to-join-as-gaza-bound-flotilla-departs-from-tunisia/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:30:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3642115 Global Sumud Flotilla, with dozens of ships and carrying activist Greta Thunberg, continues journey to break Gaza blockade after setbacks from weather, reported drone strikes

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]]> With flotilla in spotlight, Israel seeks way to thwart activists without going overboard https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-flotilla-in-spotlight-israel-seeks-way-to-thwart-activists-without-going-overboard/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:13:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3636722 As the Global Sumud Flotilla sails to Gaza, expert says Israel can convince it to turn back, intercept it carefully, or just let the boats into the Strip and avoid a media black eye

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]]> Gaza activists claim second boat in flotilla attacked by drone https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-activists-claim-second-boat-in-flotilla-attacked-by-drone/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:39:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3638627 Global Sumud Flotilla shares footage showing projectiles appearing to fall on deck and starting a blaze; Tunisian authorities have dismissed claim first boat was attacked

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]]> Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla claims boat attacked by drone; Tunisia says it’s not true https://www.timesofisrael.com/thunbergs-gaza-flotilla-says-boat-attacked-by-drone-overnight/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:57:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3637367 Global Sumud Flotilla claims lead vessel hit, sustained some fire damage; video shows flaming object dropping onto deck; Tunisia's national guard insists no drones were in area

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]]> Gaza flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg sets sail for 2nd time after storm delay https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-flotilla-carrying-greta-thunberg-sets-sail-for-2nd-time-after-storm-delay/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:13:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632273&preview=true&preview_id=3632273 Activists cheer 'Free Palestine' as boats leave Barcelona port, hours after they were forced back to city by high winds

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]]> Storm forces Thunberg’s blockade-busting Gaza flotilla back to port in Barcelona https://www.timesofisrael.com/storm-forces-blockade-busting-gaza-flotilla-back-to-port-in-barcelona/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:59:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3631706 Global Sumud Flotilla, led in part by Swedish climate and anti-Israel activist, says it chose to 'prioritize safety,' after facing 35 mph winds near Spain

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]]> Greta Thunberg announces new aid flotilla to Gaza, this time with ‘dozens of boats’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/greta-thunberg-announces-new-aid-flotilla-to-gaza-this-time-with-dozens-of-boats/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:22:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617611 Swedish activist says she is 'launching the biggest attempt' to break Israeli blockade, alongside 'activists from 44 countries,' in major initiative labeled 'Global Sumud Flotilla'

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