04.10.2025 16:43
After the attack by Israeli forces on the Global Sumud Fleet, a plane carrying 137 activists, 36 of whom are Turkish, landed at Istanbul Airport. After undergoing health checks, the activists will give statements to the police. The activists who disembarked from the plane reported that they had been subjected to physical and psychological violence in Israeli prisons, that they were left hungry and thirsty, but that they did not yield.
After the attack on Israel's Global Sumud Fleet, Turkish Airlines' (THY) flight TK6920, carrying 137 activists, 36 of whom are Turkish, landed at Istanbul Airport.
THEY WILL UNDERGO HEALTH CHECKS
It has been learned that the activists on the plane that arrived at Istanbul Airport will undergo health checks at the Forensic Medicine Institution in Yenibosna.
THEY WILL BE QUESTIONED
Additionally, the activists will be taken to the Istanbul Police Department for questioning regarding the investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office concerning the detention of Turkish citizens in international waters following the attack on Israel's Global Sumud Fleet.
"WE WERE SUBJECTED TO VIOLENCE, THEY DID NOT GIVE US BREAD OR WATER"
Describing their first feelings and experiences as soon as they got off the plane, the activists stated that they had stayed in an Israeli prison for about 3.5 days, that they were subjected to both physical and psychological violence, and that they were not given bread or water. The activists emphasized that they did not yield to the pressures and expressed that all those detained were rescued by Turkey. The activists said, "We thank our President and our state."
THE SPOKESPERSON OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS HAD ANNOUNCED
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Keçeli stated on the social media platform X: "It is anticipated that 36 of our citizens, who were detained by Israeli forces in international waters on the vessels of the Global Sumud Fleet, will return to our country this afternoon on a special flight. The final number has not yet been confirmed."
Efforts are ongoing to complete the procedures for the remaining citizens as soon as possible so that they can come to Turkey. It is also planned for citizens of third countries to be on the said flight.
Following Spokesperson Keçeli's statement, sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "It is anticipated that citizens of the USA, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Jordan will also be on the Turkish Airlines plane allocated for the transfer of our citizens held in Israel to our country."
THE SECOND WAVE OF THE FREEDOM FLEET IS HEADING TO GAZA
Following the attacks on Israel's Global Sumud Fleet, the second wave, the International Freedom Fleet, has begun to advance towards Gaza with 11 ships. The second International Freedom Fleet, which set out to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, continues its journey towards Gaza in the Mediterranean with a total of 11 ships.
The fleet carries not only aid supplies but also the determination to break the inhumane blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip.
After the attack by the occupying Israeli forces on May 2 in the open waters of Malta, the 68-meter-long ship named Vicdan, which underwent necessary repairs and maintenance, carries many journalists, doctors, and activists.
THERE ARE 92 PEOPLE FROM 22 COUNTRIES ON THE "VICDAN" SHIP
Along with the Vicdan ship, 10 ships are continuing their journey in the Mediterranean. The 10 ships that are continuing their journey have a total of 146 participants from 22 countries. The Vicdan ship has a total of 92 participants from 22 countries.
The fleet aims to reach Gaza on Sunday.
It is of great importance to raise the voice of the fleets that set out to break the inhumane blockade on Gaza and Gaza to the world.
HERE ARE THE NAMES OF THE SHIPS IN THE FREEDOM FLEET
The names of the ships in the Freedom Coalition Fleet are as follows: Abd Elkarim Eid, Al-Awda, Alaa Al-Najjar, Anas Al Sharif, Vicdan (Conscience), Gaza Sunbird, Ghassan Kanafani, Leila Khaled, Milad, Soul of My Soul, Umm Saad.