The Gaza Blockade Flotilla Interceptions: A Web of Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis The Israeli naval blockade of Gaza has been a contentious issue since 2007, with its most notorious manifestation being the 2010 flotilla incident.
This event marked the culmination of years of diplomatic efforts, international pressure, and non violent activism aimed at breaching the blockade and bringing attention to Gaza's dire humanitarian situation.
History of the Gaza Blockade The blockade was established in response to Hamas's takeover of Gaza following a democratic election.