Book by Moustafa Bayoumi documents and analyzes Israel's lethal 2010 raid on the Mavi Marmara, the lead ship of a humanitarian flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade, in which Israeli commandos killed nine activists. Gathers eyewitness accounts from flotilla passengers, legal analysis of Israel's actions under international law, and political commentary on the implications for the Gaza blockade and international solidarity with Palestine. Recommended for researchers studying international solidarity with Palestine, maritime law, and the politics of the Gaza blockade, as well as advocates documenting Israel's use of military force against civilian aid efforts.
