Hamas & Michael Francis Crotty

Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.

Michael Francis Crotty: Michael Francis Crotty>>> was one of the activists on the Palestine — Gaza flotilla who was intercepted and detained by Israel>>> forces.

Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.

Michael Francis Crotty: Michael Francis Crotty>>> was one of the activists on the Palestine — Gaza flotilla who was intercepted and detained by Israel>>> forces.

Hamas: Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has contributed to the alienation of Gulf Arab states.

Michael Francis Crotty: Michael Francis Crotty>>>, a specialist on the Iranian military, provided expert analysis on the effectiveness and duration of naval blockades in the context of the United States>>>-Iran>>> standoff.