Namibia has stopped a ship from docking at its port, raising eyebrows around the world. The vessel, named MV Kathrin, was believed to be carrying weapons intended for Israel. This decision has made headlines because of Namibia’s stance on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.

Here’s what happened: The MV Kathrin was trying to dock at the port of Walvis Bay in Namibia. It had left Vietnam and was heading towards the Mediterranean, possibly to deliver its cargo to Israel. But when ...