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Israeli ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog says that Americans have been taken hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
2023-10-8

An Israeli-American man is killed in a drive-by shooting on a highway in Jericho, in the West Bank.
2023-02-28

A man is injured during a stabbing attack in Haifa, Israel. Police say that the stabbing was likely motivated by political reasons.
2022-04-15

The international flotilla of ships due to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza leaves Cyprus and sets sail for Gaza.
2010-05-30

Three Irish politicians - Chris Andrews, Mark Daly and Aengus Ó Snodaigh - are prevented by police helicopters and port security from leaving Cyprus to join the flotilla.
2010-05-30

Gaza prepares a welcoming party to receive the flotilla of ships demonstrating against Israel's naval blockade, while the ships are delayed near Cyprus due to unsuccessful attempts to collect dozens of high-profile supporters from the island.
2010-05-29

Cypriot authorities prevent any activists from leaving the island to join the flotilla, while Turkey urges Israel to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid.
2010-05-28

Israel summons the ambassadors of Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Sweden and Turkey to protest the expedition as an unnecessary provocation after eight ships, including four cargo vessels and a Turkish passenger ferry carrying 600 people, including a Nobel peace laureate and former U.S. congresswoman, set sail for Gaza with 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid to break a three-year Israeli blockade on the territory.
2010-05-27

Cyprus bans flotilla vessels from gathering in its territorial waters, a move described by Israel as "an ethical deed and a voice of reason".
2010-05-27