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Israel’s Siege of Gaza and Attacks on the Humanitarian Aid Flotilla – Legal Background

IMEU, Jun 23, 2011  Some of the participants of the humanitarian flotilla. (Maan Images) Israel exercises “effective control” over Gaza and as such remains an occupying power. Under international law Israel’s blockade of Gaza is illegal. Its attack on the humanitarian aid flotilla – meant to enforce an illegal blockade – is illegal as well. […]

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