blockade

Example Sentences

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While traffic has almost returned to normal, some petrol stations that closed at the start of the blockade have not yet reopened, AFP journalists reported.

From Barron's

"Ghouta was under a blockade. The regime did not allow in any food. He left because of hunger."

From BBC

Despite the ban, demonstrations and road blockades have taken place this week in several places, particularly opposition strongholds.

From Barron's

Some parts of the enclave are suffering from famine as a result of a months-long Israeli blockade, say the U.N. and other aid groups, which also have accused Israel of genocide.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel has this month intercepted in international waters two flotillas aiming to break its blockade of Gaza, where the United Nations has declared a famine after two years of brutal conflict.

From Barron's