Israeli soldiers raid the Sumud Flotilla: Condemnation and denunciation from AKP figures

AKP figures, reacting to the attack by Israeli soldiers on the humanitarian aid flotilla, made the following statements:

AKP SECRETARY GENERAL İNAN: A NEW CRIME

AKP Secretary General Eyyüp Kadir İnan stated, "Israel's attack on the Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, is a new crime committed against innocent civilians."

In a post on his social media account, İnan said, "Israel's attack on the Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, is a new crime committed against innocent civilians. Targeting volunteers who set out to sea to be the voice of oppressed geographies is a sign of Israel's cowardice and desperation. No matter what barbarity the murderous state signs its name to, the march of Sumud will never stop."

INTERIOR MINISTER YERLİKAYA: I DENOUNCE THE INTERVENTION

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said, "I denounce Israel's intervention against the Global Sumud Flotilla."

In a post on his social media account, Interior Minister Yerlikaya stated, "The intervention in international waters against the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, is a clear trampling of maritime law and humanity. Israel, which has detained civilians—including our own citizens—whose only goal was to bring humanitarian aid supplies to the people of Gaza, continues to commit crimes against humanity. I denounce Israel's intervention against the Global Sumud Flotilla."

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR DURAN: I STRONGLY CONDEMN IT

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said, "It is unacceptable that the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, was attacked by Israel; I strongly condemn it."

In a post on his social media account, Communications Director Duran stated, "It is unacceptable that the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, was attacked by Israel; I strongly condemn it. This intervention against the Global Sumud Flotilla will go down in history as a black mark. The sole purpose of the civilian activists and volunteers is to deliver food, medicine, and basic necessities to innocent people under embargo. Israel, which is committing the crime of genocide in Gaza, has added a new one to its crimes by attacking civilian and peaceful activists in international waters. This intervention by Israel is a clear attack not only on human dignity but also on international law. I invite the entire international community to raise their voices against this unlawful and inhumane attack."

VICE PRESIDENT YILMAZ: I DENOUNCE THE BARBARIC ATTACK

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said, "Israel's unlawful and barbaric attack on the Sumud Flotilla in international waters is unacceptable. I condemn and denounce this attack on the common conscience of humanity."

In a post on his social media account, Vice President Yılmaz stated, "Israel's unlawful and barbaric attack on the Sumud Flotilla in international waters is unacceptable. I condemn and denounce this attack on the common conscience of humanity. A ceasefire must be achieved before more crimes against humanity are committed in Gaza, humanitarian aid must be delivered without interruption and at a sufficient level, and the path to a permanent two-state solution must be opened."