Israel vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg reaching Gaza

Greta Thunberg is on board the Madleen boat heading for Gaza Picture: Salvatore Cavalli/AP

Israel’s defence minister has vowed to prevent an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists from reaching the Gaza Strip.

Israel Katz said on Sunday that Israel will not allow anyone to break its naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, which he said is aimed at preventing Hamas from importing arms.