Blockade

Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls

Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz now face tolls and strict Iranian oversight as Tehran launches the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with JPMorgan forecasting 11‑figure annual revenue from tolls.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.
Hapag-Lloyd sign on a container ship at the Valparaiso port, Chile, January 11, 2024.

Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order

US Chair of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Dan Caine, addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Pentagon's budget request, May 12, 2026; illustrative.

Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Tanker struck by drone off coast of Doha after Qatari ship breaks Hormuz blockade


Report: 2017 was worst year since Protective Edge for Gaza access

Israel has slowly limited movement from Gaza, reducing the number of exit permits by 51% from 2016 to 2017.

Palestinian boys stand by a fence at the Erez Crossing, October 2017

Trump on Jerusalem throws Spotlight on Europe's Darkest Secret

The Jerusalem Post

Leçon de morale internationale

Blocus et murs ne suscitent pas les mêmes réactions selon qu’ils viennent d’Israël ou d’ailleurs

Des manifestants devant une représentation de l'UNRWA à Amman

Sanction perverse

Le Hamas n’hésite pas à imposer des blocus afin de servir ses intérêts

Des personnes en attente de soins

Hamas - the sophisticated version

The Jerusalem Post

UN human rights official urges end to Gaza blockade

in UN report, James Rawley says that continuing embargo will seriously harm the "livelihoods of families in Gaza."

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Official: Rebuilding Turkish ties will take patience

PM’s apology timed to make reconciliation palatable to public; Ankara billboards thank Erdogan for upholding Turkish pride.

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'Israel, Hamas in Egypt-mediated indirect talks'

Egyptian website reports that Israeli delegation left Cairo after discussing security in Sinai.

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'Israel to allow Turkey to build Gaza hospital'

Turkish daily reports J'lem permits entry of construction materials as part of easing of blockade agreed, gesture to Turks.

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Israel to boost Gaza imports under truce deal

Israel to begin allowing 20 trucks with construction materials enter Gaza daily; blockade easing part of ongoing ceasefire dialogue.

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