All articles tagged with #blockade
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Institute for the Study of War
The PRC conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, simulating a blockade and rehearsing various military operations to pressure Taiwan and deter foreign support, involving naval, air, and missile capabilities, and emphasizing psychological and political coercion.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by ABC News
President Trump announced a 'complete blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime, with actions described as a legal quarantine rather than a military blockade, raising questions about the scope and impact of the move.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Axios
The U.S. military boarded a Venezuelan oil tanker not under sanctions to enforce a blockade, signaling increased pressure on Maduro's regime and warning other vessels about potential interdiction, even if they are not officially sanctioned.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The Washington Post
President Trump announced a 'total and complete blockade' of all sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's government, which he declared a terrorist organization, potentially impacting Venezuela's economy and international relations.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by CNN
President Trump announced a 'total and complete blockade' of Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime and targeting Venezuela's oil industry amid ongoing sanctions and military threats, with Venezuela condemning the move as a violation of international law.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Reuters
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a 'blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela to increase pressure on Maduro's government, leading to a rise in oil prices and raising legal and geopolitical questions about the move's legality and impact on global oil markets.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Financial Times
President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade on oil tankers that are sanctioned off Venezuela, as part of broader efforts to exert pressure on the Venezuelan government.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Israeli forces intercepted a nine-vessel aid flotilla heading to Gaza with food and medical supplies, detaining all passengers and asserting the operation was an illegal breach of the naval blockade amid ongoing conflict and a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The final vessel of a 42-strong pro-Palestinian flotilla attempting to breach Israel's Gaza blockade was intercepted by Israeli forces, with participants including Greta Thunberg and other activists being detained and set for deportation. The flotilla, which approached closer than ever since the blockade began in 2009, highlights ongoing tensions over Gaza aid efforts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Israeli navy intercepted nine boats from a pro-Palestinian aid flotilla headed to Gaza, including activists like Greta Thunberg, amid escalating tensions and ongoing conflict in Gaza. The flotilla aimed to break the blockade and deliver aid, but was met with aggressive interception tactics by Israel, which labeled the flotilla as provocation amidst a severe military offensive in Gaza. The situation remains tense and unfolding.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Aid workers criticize Israel's new measures to improve Gaza's humanitarian situation as insufficient, with ongoing aid blockades and continued famine, despite some increase in aid trucks and international pressure for a full ceasefire and systemic aid access improvements.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Israel announced the opening of humanitarian corridors and resumed aid drops into Gaza amid international pressure, aiming to alleviate the ongoing food crisis and improve aid delivery, while denying allegations of deliberate starvation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Reuters
Israel will permit foreign countries to parachute aid into Gaza starting Friday, amid ongoing concerns over starvation and humanitarian needs due to the blockade and conflict, with reports of over 100 deaths from starvation and significant malnutrition among children.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Barron's
In Gaza, 21 children have died from malnutrition and starvation over the past three days amid worsening humanitarian conditions due to a blockade and ongoing conflict, with hospitals overwhelmed and international calls for aid and ceasefire extension.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by +972 Magazine
The article describes the severe hunger crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by a blockade and ongoing conflict, leading to widespread malnutrition, suffering, and death among civilians, including children and the elderly, with aid efforts hampered by violence and shortages.