International court to look into Israel’s 2010 Gaza flotilla raid

Published on May 16, 2013

The International Criminal Court prosecutor said she would open a preliminary examination into the 2010 Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla, which left nine Turkish activists dead.

December 17, 2012

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on December 17, 2012

Israelis concerned about international isolation

Published on December 10, 2012

Israel is no stranger to international condemnation. Although the Israeli people, who are often characterized as “resilient” and “tough,” normally earn that appellation in the context of returning to normal life following some horrific event, some explain their impermeable exteriors as being more the product of a seemingly un-ending series of censures than surviving in a bad neighborhood.

Alice Walker gets a celebrity pass

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on July 4, 2012

June 15, 2012

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on June 15, 2012

June 13, 2012

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on June 13, 2012

Israel government, security services websites down in suspected cyber-attack [VIDEO]

Published on November 6, 2011

Several Israeli government websites crashed on Sunday in what appeared to be a cyber-attack by hackers. The websites of the IDF, Mossad and the Shin Bet security services were among the sites that went down, as well as several government portals and ministries.

Erdogan: Turkish warships will escort aid vessels to Gaza

Published on September 8, 2011

Turkey said on Thursday it would escort aid ships to Gaza and would not allow a repetition of last year's Israeli raid that killed nine Turks, setting the stage for a potential naval confrontation with its former ally.

Single flotilla ship bound for Gaza

Published on July 17, 2011

One ship from a flotilla that aimed to break Israel's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip has managed to set sail.

Peres thanks Greek president for stopping flotilla

Published on July 11, 2011

Israeli President Shimon Peres thanked his Greek counterpart for his country's help in stopping a flotilla bound for Gaza.

‘Flytilla’ protesters stopped at European airports

Published on July 8, 2011

The first wave of Palestinian protesters who hoped to fly into Ben Gurion International Airport were mostly prevented from boarding planes in European airports.

One flotilla ship headed for Gaza, second turned back

Published on July 5, 2011

A small ship bound for Gaza eluded the Greek Coast Guard, while a second was intercepted and returned to port.A small ship bound for Gaza eluded the Greek Coast Guard, while a second was intercepted and returned to port.

Greek coast guard seizes Canadian ship bound for Gaza

Published on July 4, 2011

The Canadian ship "Tahrir", participating in the flotilla to Gaza, attempted to depart Monday from the Greek port of Piraeus, but was intercepted by the Greek coast guard shortly after departure.

Groups concerned about potential for flotilla violence

Published on June 29, 2011

J Street and Americans for Peace Now are expressing concerns about the possibility of violence between Israel and the latest Gaza flotilla.

Activists, Israeli Navy prepare for flotilla bound for Gaza

Published on June 28, 2011

Israel's Navy is preparing to intercept the pro-Palestinian flotilla due to set sail for the Gaza Strip from Mediterranean ports later this week.

Reps urge Clinton to protect U.S. citizens on Gaza flotilla

Published on June 27, 2011

Six Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to ensure the safety of the American citizens who join the Gaza flotilla.

Israel drops threats to journalists who participate in Gaza flotilla

Published on June 27, 2011

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli authorities to formulate a special procedure for journalists who are arrested on board the Gaza flotilla.

Halt Gaza flotilla, Israel’s Security Cabinet orders military

Published on June 27, 2011

Israel's Security Cabinet ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prevent the upcoming flotilla to Gaza from reaching the coastal strip.

Israel threatens journalists who participate in Gaza flotilla

Published on June 27, 2011

Journalists who participate in the flotilla to Gaza could face sanctions, including a ban from Israel for 10 years.

Greece attempting to thwart Gaza flotilla

Published on June 23, 2011

The Greek government is trying to stop its citizens from joining an international flotilla that will try to break Israel's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Gaza blockade legal, Israeli commission finds

Published on January 24, 2011

The Israeli commission of inquiry into the Israeli Navy's interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla found that the naval blockade of Gaza does not break international law.

Netanyahu: Israel will not apologize to Turkey

Published on December 28, 2010

Israel will not apologize to Turkey for the interception of and loss of life on board a Gaza-bound ship.