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
Is Gaza Under Siege?
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.
Trump on Jerusalem throws Spotlight on Europe's Darkest Secret
Leçon de morale internationale
Blocus et murs ne suscitent pas les mêmes réactions selon qu’ils viennent d’Israël ou d’ailleurs
Sanction perverse
Le Hamas n’hésite pas à imposer des blocus afin de servir ses intérêts
Hamas - the sophisticated version
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."
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.
'Israel, Hamas in Egypt-mediated indirect talks'
Egyptian website reports that Israeli delegation left Cairo after discussing security in Sinai.
'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.
