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

If the U.S. doesn’t rely on foreign oil, why should it be concerned about international waters?

From Barron's • May 22, 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

"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

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