<h1>Aid Boat Challenges Gaza Blockade in High-Stakes Humanitarian Mission Amid Escalating Tensions and International Scrutiny</h1> An aid boat carrying activists, including a prominent climate campaigner, attempted to reach Gaza despite Israel's naval blockade. The Israeli government vowed to prevent the vessel from entering Gaza's waters, citing security concerns related to Hamas. The boat's mission aimed to deliver humanitarian aid and raise awareness about the ongoing conflict. Israel has maintained a blockade on Gaza since 2007, with varying degrees of restrictions, particularly intensifying after the October 7 Hamas attack.