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Nobel laureate aboard Rachel Corrie: 'We were kidnapped' by Israeli navy

Mairead Corrigan Maguire was one of five Irish activists who challenged the Gaza blockade aboard the Rachel Corrie just days after a fatal Israeli raid on the "Freedom Flotilla." She shared her account with the Monitor.
Targeted by Israeli raid: Who is the IHH?

The Freedom Flotilla boat targeted by an Israeli raid Monday held many activists from the IHH. The Turkish aid group has been accused of having jihadi links in the mid-1990s.
Opinion: Gaza flotilla: Why the blockade makes sense for Israel

Until Hamas accepts Israel’s right to exist and stops launching rocket attacks, Israel may have to continue the Gaza blockade.
Israel-Turkey spat reveals Israel's new 'national pride' policy

Turkey today accepted Israel's second, stronger apology. But changes in both countries' leadership – and in regional politics – are straining a long-standing and relatively close relationship.
Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza Monday

Israel said it was responding to rocket attacks Sunday.
Five ways Bush's policies changed world

The Iraq war dominated his presidency, but it isn't the only signature foreign-policy event of his tenure.
Israel rejects Hamas cease-fire offer as humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza

Israel says offer is a bid to buy time. The UN said it ran out of fuel to distribute aid.