South Korea’s Lee criticizes Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’
South Korea's Prime Minister Lee has criticized Israel for the detention of South Korean citizens, stating that the reasons for their detention are not valid under international law. He emphasized the need for protest against such actions, which he deemed 'way out of line.' This statement comes amid ongoing tensions related to Israel's naval blockade of Gaza.
- ▪South Korean Prime Minister Lee criticized Israel's detention of South Korean citizens.
- ▪Lee stated that the reasons for the detentions are not valid under international law.
- ▪He called for protest against actions he described as 'way out of line.'
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South Korea’s Lee criticizes Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’In a cabinet meeting, Lee said the South Korean citizens had been detained for reasons not valid under international law, questioning whether such actions could be allowed to pass without protest.Follow us on GoogleActivists greet as a boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, departs from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026. (photo credit: DILARA SENKAYA/REUTERS)
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