08.10.2025 22:46
It has been reported that three members of parliament, who were detained during the raid on the "Freedom" ship belonging to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was on its way to break the illegal blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid, have been brought to Ashdod Port along with other detained activists and ships, and will be transferred to Ketziot Prison located in the south of the country.
The Israeli navy elements illegally seized the ship named "Conscience," belonging to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which was on its way to break the illegal blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid, in international waters.
ISRAEL'S RAID ON THE "CONSCIENCE" SHIP
During the raid on the flagship "Conscience" of the fleet that set sail from the port of Otranto in Italy to the Mediterranean, cameras were broken and many activists were detained. Additionally, 8 more ships in the fleet were also captured.
THEY DETAINED 3 OF OUR DEPUTIES
Among those detained by Israeli soldiers on the "Conscience" ship are Saadet Party Hatay Deputy Necmettin Çalışkan, Bursa Deputy Mehmet Atmaca, and Future Party Denizli Deputy Sema Silkin Ün.
NUMAN KURTULMUŞ'S STRONG REACTION: THESE ARE THE DROPS THAT OVERFLOW THE GLASS
While communication with the detained deputies was completely cut off, an explanation came from the President of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM), Numan Kurtulmuş, regarding the deputies detained by Israel. Kurtulmuş stated, "If any harm comes to our friends who are members of the TBMM, you will be the one to account for it before the world public. Israel, these are the drops that overflow the glass. Accelerate your processes to return Turkey's honorable and heroic deputies to Turkey as soon as possible."
DETAINED SHIPS AND ACTIVISTS WERE BROUGHT TO ASHDOD PORT
The ships and activists detained by Israel in international waters were brought to Ashdod Port. In a statement from the rights organization Adalah, it was reported that lawyers entered the port to meet with the detained activists.
STATEMENT FROM THE SAADAT PARTY: THEY WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO KETZIOT PRISON
A statement came from the Saadet Party regarding the 3 deputies whose fate is being questioned. It was noted in the statement that the deputies were not allowed to have face-to-face contact with official authorities at the port, and it included the following statements: "According to the latest information we have received, our Saadet Party deputies Necmettin Çalışkan and Mehmet Atmaca, along with Future Party Deputy Sema Silkin Ün, have now reached Ashdod Port. Our deputies are not allowed to have face-to-face contact with our official authorities at the port. It has been learned that our deputies and other activists will be transferred to Ketziot Prison located in the south of the country. It is stated that the opportunity to meet with our deputies will only be available tomorrow morning at the prison. The process is being closely monitored by our lawyers. We will continue to share developments with the public."
PARLIAMENT'S MOTION
Meanwhile, in the General Assembly of the Parliament, the motion condemning Israel's intervention in the Freedom Flotilla, which includes 3 deputies from Turkey and Turkish citizens, was unanimously accepted by the Parliament Presidency.