There are clear laws on enforcing blockades – Israel’s interception of the Madleen raises serious questions
- Written by Shannon Bosch, Associate Professor (Law), Edith Cowan University
On June 9, the Madleen, a UK-flagged civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was stopped by Israeli forces in international waters, about 200 kilometres off the coast.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition had organised the voyage, setting sail from Sicily on June 1. The vessel’s 12 passengers included climate activist Greta Thunberg,...
