Turkey sending flights to Israel to get flotilla activists
Turkey is organizing charter flights to repatriate activists detained by Israeli forces during a Gaza flotilla. The flotilla, which aimed to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli naval vessels, leading to the detention of around 430 activists. Turkish officials condemned the actions of the Israeli government, highlighting the need for the safe return of their citizens.
- ▪Turkey announced it will send charter flights to Israel to bring back Gaza flotilla activists.
- ▪Around 430 activists were detained by Israeli forces during the flotilla's attempt to break the blockade.
- ▪Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned the Israeli government's actions, calling them violent and barbaric.
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Turkey sending flights to Israel to get flotilla activistsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAn Israeli naval vessel at Ashdod port on May 20, on the day an Israeli rights group said activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla were intercepted.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 21, 2026, 05:30 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 05:30 PMISTANBUL – Turkey on May 21 said it was sending charter flights to Israel to repatriate Gaza flotilla activists, after Israeli forces detained them in scenes that sparked international condemnation.“We plan to bring our citizens and participants from third countries to Turkey via special charter flights we will organise today,” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a statement.Around 50 vessels set sail from Turkey on May 14 seeking to break…
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