international waters
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They were detained by Israel after its soldiers seized them in international waters.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
On Feb. 24, 1996, six members of the Brothers in three Cessna planes were on one of their regular humanitarian missions, flying over international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
"The detention of the flotilla activists in international waters had already represented a serious affront to international law," he wrote on X on Tuesday.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
He has opposed the moves by Iran and the U.S., citing United Nations laws governing international waters.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Not only had it taken place in international waters, but it turned out that the I’m Alone had been manned by Canadians sailing under a Canadian flag.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
