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Libyan forces detain 10 Gaza land convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint

Activists from Spain, Poland, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and the USA attempted to cross a checkpoint at Sirte on their way to Gaza, but were allegedly arrested by security forces.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A convoy of jeeps of Israeli travellers drive across the Basalt lands in the Eastern desert of Jordan on November 23, 2018.
Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on May 21, 2026; illustrative.

Iran has legal right to manage Strait of Hormuz, supreme leader's military advisor says

Trump said the Iran blockade will remain until a deal is signed, as Tehran claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz was needed for security.

|ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN
A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq's territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026.

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.

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

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.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

'Israel, Hamas in Egypt-mediated indirect talks'

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2013ByARIEL BEN SOLOMON
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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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2013ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Mashaal and Erdogan meet in Ankara 370

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.

DECEMBER 26, 2012ByYAAKOV LAPPIN
Trucks at the Kerem Shalom Crossing in Gaza 390 (R)

Gaza sees eased restrictions on fishing, farming

Hamas officials, PM confirm Israel doubles fishing limit for Gazan fisherman on coast following Egyptian brokered truce.

NOVEMBER 24, 2012ByREUTERS
Gaza fishing 370

Erdogan: Netanyahu sent 'weird' envoys to fix ties

Turkish prime minister revives plans to travel to Gaza, hints he could make visit alongside Abbas, 'Today's Zaman' reports.

NOVEMBER 2, 2012ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan 311 (R)

Israel deports activists from Gaza-bound ship

Pro-Palestinian activists, arrested aboard the 'Estelle' while trying to break Gaza blockade, are sent back to their homelands.

OCTOBER 25, 2012ByJTA
Estelle being borded

Israeli activists on Gaza-bound ship appeal remand

Yonatan Shapira, Reut Mor and Elazar Elhanan may have "violated lawful order" onboard Gaza-bound 'Estelle' ship, court says.

OCTOBER 22, 2012ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, TOVAH LAZAROFF, BEN HARTMAN
Estelle being borded

Court extends remand of Israelis aboard Gaza ship

Yonatan Shapira, Reut Mor and Elazar Elhanan may have "violated lawful order" onboard Gaza-bound 'Estelle' ship, court says.

OCTOBER 21, 2012ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Estelle being borded

Israeli Navy seizes Gaza-bound ship 'Estelle'

Navy seizes Finnish-flagged ship carrying 30 pro-Palestinian activists after it refused to change course, tows it to Ashdod.

OCTOBER 20, 2012ByYAAKOV LAPPIN, TOVAH LAZAROFF
Estelle being borded

Israeli Navy boards Gaza-bound ship 'Estelle'

Navy seizes ship carrying 30 pro-Palestinian activists to prevent it from breaking Gaza blockade.

OCTOBER 20, 2012ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Estelle being borded