Israel to Block Greta Thunberg's Gaza Aid Mission

Gaza Blockade: Israel to Intercept Aid Ship with Greta Thunberg. A humanitarian aid ship carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists is heading towards Gaza, but Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has vowed to intercept it. The ship, named Madleen, left from Sicily last Sunday and is operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. Katz stated that Israel will not permit the breach of its naval blockade, which aims to prevent the Hamas group from importing weapons. However, aid workers warn of a potential famine in Gaza if the blockade and ongoing conflict continue. The activists onboard reported a 30-minute period of electronic interference with their radar. Rima Hassan, a French MEP of Palestinian descent, is also aboard and has been banned from entering Israel due to her opposition to Israeli policies. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.