Israel's Blockade of Gaza, the Mavi Marmara Incident, and Its Aftermath.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blockade.

Foreign relations.

International law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Provides background on Israeli blockade of Gaza and the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation and Cyprus-based Free Gaza Movement. Details events surrounding May 31, 2010, confrontation between Israeli commandos and Turkish lead activists on the MV Mavi Marmara passenger ferry, which was carrying supplies intended for Palestinian residents in Gaza and was attempting to break the Israeli blockade when it was intercepted in international waters. Presents views of Israel, Turkey, international community, and the U.S.; and considers implications for future of the blockade, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Turkish-Israeli relations, and U.S.-Turkish relations

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Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-FDT-0585

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