international waters
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They were among about 175 activists detained when Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats in international waters near Greece.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
"We are talking about two foreign nationals that were arrested in international waters approximately a thousand kilometres from Gaza and brought into Israel against their will."
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The Coast Guard, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has law-enforcement authority to interdict ships in international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
He said the tanker was currently in international waters but in Libya's search and rescue zone about 53 nautical miles north of Tripoli and heading south.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 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
