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Israeli authorities have vowed to prevent a humanitarian vessel bearing activist Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza, enforcing the long-standing blockade with renewed resolve. The action underscores the tension in the region as international observers watch with a mix of disbelief and weary exasperation.
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