Poland summons Israeli envoy over detention of activists; demands release, apology
Poland's Foreign Minister summoned the Israeli chargé d’affaires to address the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish citizens. He demanded their immediate release and an apology from Israel for the treatment of the activists. The incident has drawn criticism from various leaders and raised concerns about the treatment of detainees.
- ▪Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski condemned the Israeli authorities' conduct towards detained activists.
- ▪Poland is seeking access to its citizens who were detained during the Gaza flotilla incident.
- ▪The Israeli chargé d’affaires was summoned to convey Poland's outrage and demand an apology.
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Poland's Foreign Minister said on Thursday (May 21, 2026) he had summoned the Israeli chargé d’affaires over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals, demanding their immediate release and an apology. Israel’s Ben Gvir sparks row over video of bound activists"Poland firmly condemns the conduct of representatives of the Israeli authorities towards activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by the Israeli army, including Polish citizens," Radoslaw Sikorski said on X.He said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards, and that consular officials were seeking access to detainees.
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