"Enthusiastic welcome for the Sumud Fleet activists in Istanbul! Here are those moments."

04.10.2025 18:30

Activists detained by Israel in international waters arrived in Turkey on Turkish Airlines flight TK6920. Expressing their intention to file a criminal complaint against Israel, the activists were warmly welcomed by a crowd waiting for them. One of the activists, Said Ercan, who was handed a microphone at the airport, stated, "They are very afraid of Turkey."

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli stated that 36 Turkish citizens from the Global Sumud Fleet, which was raided by Israel in violation of international law, arrived in Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK6920.

THEY WERE WELCOMED WITH ENTHUSIASM

Activists landing at Istanbul Airport to reunite with their relatives and loved ones were warmly welcomed by the crowd waiting for them.

FIRST WORDS FROM THE ACTIVISTS

One of the returnees to Turkey, Ersin Çelik, said, "They did not give us food or water. Some of our friends were injured. We broke the Gaza blockade."

"THEY ARE VERY AFRAID OF TURKEY"

Said Ercan stated, "We knew that our country would not leave us in Israel. In fact, it brought citizens from 12 other countries besides its own citizens. This is the great picture of Turkey. They are very afraid of Turkey."



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