Turkey today called Israel’s illegal intervention against an aid flotilla heading to Gaza an act of piracy, saying it is taking all necessary steps regarding its citizens and the other passengers on board, reports Anadolu.

“By attacking the Global Flotilla ‘Sumud’, which sought to draw attention to the humanitarian catastrophe facing the oppressed people of Gaza, Israel has targeted humanitarian values and international law,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

It said Israel’s actions violated the principle of freedom of navigation in international waters.

“We call on the international community to take a united stand against this illegal act by Israel. All necessary steps are being taken in coordination with the relevant countries regarding the situation of our citizens and other passengers on board the fleet,” the ministry said.

Organization of the Flotilla Sumud Global said Israeli warships surrounded the convoy in international waters near the Greek island of Crete, blocking communications and cutting off contact with 11 ships.

The flotilla, carrying more than 400 civilians, aimed to open a humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza and deliver aid to the enclave, which has been under an Israeli blockade since 2007.

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