Blockade
Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
With Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve government-to-government arrangements, intense vetting by the Iranian government, and sometimes fees in exchange for passage.
Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order
Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report
Analysis: There is no Gaza blockade
Egypt's decision to reopen border with Gaza effectively means there's no longer a security blockade on the Strip.
![Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza. [File]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/195896 "Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza. [File]")
Hamas urges Egypt to open border after Sinai attack
Haniyeh reiterates contention that Gazans not involved in attack which killed 16 Egyptian guards; calls on Morsy to "regain lifeline for Gaza."
Scandinavian activists launch new ship to Gaza
Swedish and Norwegian backed 'SV Estelle' set to sail from Oslo to Gaza; organizers hoping more ships will join.
Hezbollah could blockade sea in future war
IDF: Lebanese group will target cargo ships within 30-km radius of Israel to try to get them to refuse to sail there during war.
Aid groups, UN bodies urge end to Gaza blockade
Signatories on joint appeal, including Amnesty Int'l, WHO, claim blockade is violation of international law.
Building an Ark in Gaza
Canadians activists plan to start construction with the Palestinians this summer, aim to break out of the coastal strip.
Hamas blames power crisis on Egypt in rare rift
Hamas criticizes Egypt for blocking oil supplies; fuel crisis has caused lengthy electricity blackouts.
Zoabi: Blockade ordered only after flotilla set sail
Balad MK argues IDF ordered Gaza naval blockade two days after ship departed from Turkey; IDF responds: Blockade was imposed in January 2009.
Gaza power plant stops due to smuggled fuel shortage
Lack of fuel smuggled in from Egypt shuts down plant that supplies two-thirds of Gazan energy.
PM, FM meet Ashton, praise EU sanctions on Iran
Netanyahu and Lieberman meet with EU foreign policy chief in Jerusalem; FM: "We must keep an eye on Iran's activity in Iraq, Syria."
