Flotsam of Fury: The Gaza Blockade's Human Toll The arrival in Turkey of 422 activists deported from Israel is a stark reminder of the human cost of that country's blockade on Gaza, a policy shrouded in controversy and defiance.
Despite international condemnation, Israel's actions have only served to further inflame tensions.
Gaza has long been a volatile region, with successive conflicts between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants leaving deep scars.