Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that the Israeli navy would block an aid boat operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which includes activist Greta Thunberg. The initiative aims to break the naval blockade of Gaza to deliver humanitarian assistance and raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis. Although Israel recently began allowing some aid into Gaza, concerns about famine persist due to the lengthy blockade. In the past, attempts to breach the blockade, such as an incident involving drone attacks on another Freedom Flotilla vessel, showcase the escalating tensions concerning humanitarian access to Gaza.
Israel's Defense Minister vowed to prevent an aid boat from reaching Gaza, asserting the need for the naval blockade to stop arms from reaching Hamas.
The Madleen, carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, aims to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza amid a growing crisis.
Humanitarian workers have raised alarms about impending famine in Gaza unless the ongoing blockade and conflicts are resolved urgently.
Past attempts by the Freedom Flotilla to reach Gaza have been met with hostility, including one vessel being attacked by drones in international waters.
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