Turkey condemned Israel’s intervention against the Global Flotilla “Sumud” heading towards Gaza in international waters, describing it as “a new act of piracy”, reports Anadolu.

In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that Israeli forces intervened against the flotilla, which was transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza.

“We condemn the intervention carried out by Israeli forces in international waters against the Global Flotilla.” ‘Sumud’, which was formed to send humanitarian aid to Gaza and which constitutes a new act of piracy,” the ministry’s statement said.

The ministry emphasized that on board the flotilla were citizens from nearly 40 countries and said that Israel’s “attacks and intimidation policies” will not prevent international solidarity with the Palestinian people.

It called on Israel to immediately stop the intervention and release unconditionally. banned participants.

The ministry also said that the Turkish authorities are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safe return of Turkish citizens on board the flotilla and that they are closely following developments in coordination with other countries.

The Israeli military on Monday attacked the Global humanitarian flotilla “Sumud” heading towards Gaza in international waters. Live broadcasts from the flotilla showed Israeli naval forces detaining the ships one by one.

The Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported that activists detained aboard the flotilla were being transferred to a navy ship described as a “floating prison” before being taken to the port of Ashdod.

The Sumud Global Aid Flotilla requested “safe passage” for the mission of its humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip, accusing Israel of committing “illegal acts of piracy”.

In a statement, the flotilla said Israeli forces attacked the first of its ships “in broad daylight” in international waters while military vessels detained the flotilla.

“We seek safe passage for our lawful and peaceful humanitarian mission,” the statement said.

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