A maritime blockade is a tool countries can employ during an armed conflict to stop the passage of weapons and other goods to a country or entity. Israel has imposed one on Gaza since January 3, 2009, during Operation Cast Lead.
Melanie Lidman asks and answers the Question: When can a country intercept a vessel?
Of course we've been through all of this before but this time the flotilla is clearly a propaganda device and has nothing to do with the delivery of humanitarian aid. In the meantime, there are more indications of the presence of violent elements among the passengers.
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