Gaza flotilla activists to be deported from Israel as outrage grows over treatment
Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel are set to be deported to Turkey amid growing international outrage over their treatment. The activists were arrested after their protest flotilla was intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters. Israeli officials, including the national security minister, faced criticism for their conduct during the incident, prompting responses from various world leaders.
- ▪The activists were detained after their flotilla was intercepted by the Israeli navy.
- ▪Israeli officials, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, faced backlash for their treatment of the activists.
- ▪Turkey's Foreign Minister announced special flights to bring deported citizens back home.
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GazaGaza flotilla activists to be deported from Israel as outrage grows over treatmentThe activists are being deported to Turkey, as a global backlash continues to grow over footage showing Israel’s far-right national security minister taunting the bound detainees.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleIsraeli forces appear to fire weapons at Gaza aid boat00:56Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 6:38 AM EDTBy ReutersJERUSALEM — Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel’s far-right national security minister have been released from prison and will be deported to Turkey on Thursday, officials said.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free…
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