The attempt to block the flotilla carrying the famed climate activist comes 15 years after a similar aid effort ended in deadly violence.

Israel said it would stop a ship piloted by pro-Palestinian activists, including Greta Thunberg, from breaking its blockade of the Gaza Strip. Thunberg is one of 12 activists, including a minister of the European Parliament,

The Israeli government said Sunday that the aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists will not be allowed to reach the Gaza Strip, warning the protesters to “turn back.” Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered his troops to maintain Israel’s naval blockade over the Palestinian enclave,