Breaking News: First statement from the Foreign Ministry regarding Turkish citizens detained by Israel
Turkish citizens were detained following Israel's intervention against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement regarding the status of the citizens held by Israel.
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Israeli forces intervened in international waters against the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was sailing toward Gaza. The situation of the Turkish citizens who were on the vessels seized during this intervention is being closely monitored by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was noted that the Embassy in Tel Aviv has taken the necessary steps to provide consular support to the detained citizens. Furthermore, it was stated that the families of the citizens are being regularly informed about the developments.
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to information on the Global Sumud Flotilla's website, 21 of the 44 ships carrying aid to Gaza were stopped by Israel. The ships intervened by Israel include the Alma, Sirius, Adara, Spectre, Yulara, Aurora, Otaria, Huga, Deir Yessine, Grande Blu, Morgana, Hio, Seulle, All In, Captain Nikos, Florida, Karma, Mohammad Bhar, Oxygono, Free Willy, and Jeannot III.