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The flotilla campaign has a 15-year history of attempting to breach Israel's naval blockade, deemed legal by the United Nations in 2011. The recent interception of the Madlin was notable for its high-profile passengers, including celebrities and political figures, marking a shift in the visibility of these protests. Previous episodes, like the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid that resulted in fatalities, cast a long shadow over maritime activism targeting Israel. The IDF defends its previous actions as self-defense, especially in the face of violent resistance from activists onboard.