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Is Israel's blockade legal?

Maritime lawyer Douglas Guilfoyle explains the legal background behind Israeli's blockade of ships carrying aid into Gaza. He says a blockade should not be continued if the 'damage to civilian population is going to be excessive in relation to the military advantage'.


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