Ken SOct 4, 2025

Not mentioned, but...

Freedom of Navigation is a critically important part of the freedom of civilians to seek asylum from a conflict zone. Just as Jews did during World War 2.

The blockade effectively means that civilians are entrapped in what is practically an open-air prison.
https://theconversation.com/israels-interception-of-the-gaza-aid-flotilla-is-a-clear-violation-of-international-law-266254
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Israel’s interception of the Gaza aid flotilla is a clear violation of international law

Flotilla organisers say the Israeli military boarded their ships in international waters, where they have the right to freedom of navigation.

The Conversation
💧🌏 Greg CocksJul 3, 2023
Adding Clarity To The Law Of The Sea
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https://www.fugro.com/news/long-reads/2023/adding-clarity-to-the-law-of-the-sea <-- shared technical overview
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https://www.imo.org/en/ourwork/legal/pages/unitednationsconventiononthelawofthesea.aspx <-- UNCLOS home page
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Adding clarity to the Law of the Sea | long read

Adopted in 1982, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a vital treaty instrument setting out the rules that govern the use of the world’s oceans and their resources.