Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli minister
Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel are set to be deported to Turkey following their release from prison. The activists were intercepted by the Israeli navy while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Their treatment by Israeli officials has sparked international criticism and calls for accountability.
- ▪The activists were arrested after their protest flotilla was intercepted in international waters.
- ▪Israeli police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions during the detention drew significant backlash, including a rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- ▪Turkey's Foreign Minister announced that special flights would return the activists to Turkey, including citizens from various countries.
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Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli ministerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn Israeli naval vessel arrives at Ashdod port, on the day an Israeli rights group and the Global Sumud Flotilla's organisers said activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla were intercepted by Israeli naval forces and are being detained at an Israeli port, as seen from Ashdod in southern Israel May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Amir CohenPublished May 21, 2026, 05:19 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 05:19 PMJERUSALEM, May 21 - Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel's far-right police minister have been released from prison and will be deported to Turkey on Thursday, officials said.The activists were arrested at a…
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