Madleen aid boat LIVE: Greta Thunberg attempts to reach Gaza despite Israel threat

Turkish activist Huseyin Suayb, who is also onboard the vessel, stressed how aid trucks have been delayed at Gaza’s crossings for months. He said: "The people who need it are dying — burning, starving, and under bombing. Our goal is to end this blockade to allow the real aid waiting at the border to enter as soon as possible, to achieve a ceasefire, and to stop the bombings.

"We’re doing everything we can. I wish we could enter but we will likely be stopped. I am deeply sorry about this, but our entry is not what matters. Hopefully, this will serve as a means to break the blockade and stop the genocide."