Canadian Gaza flotilla members deported from Israel are now in Turkey, Anand says
Canadians who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza have been deported to Turkey after being detained by Israel. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand condemned the treatment of the activists, describing it as appalling and ensuring they receive medical care. Prime Minister Mark Carney and other officials have called for accountability regarding the mistreatment of the Canadians.
- ▪Twelve Canadians were among the activists detained by Israel during the flotilla.
- ▪Anita Anand stated that Canada condemns the grave mistreatment of its citizens in Israel.
- ▪The Israeli Foreign Ministry confirmed that all foreign activists from the flotilla had been deported.
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Open this photo in gallery:Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla comfort each other upon their arrival at Istanbul Airport, in Turkey, Thursday.Emrah Gurel/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canadians who were on board a flotilla heading to Gaza that was intercepted by Israel are now in Turkey, after being deported. Activists say 12 Canadians were among the Global Sumud Flotilla participants detained by Israel.In an updated statement, Anand said in a statement posted on X overnight that says she has received information from her officials detailing the “appalling abuse of Canadians who were detained in Israel.”She also noted, “Global Affairs consular officials on the ground are…
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