01.05.2026 10:02
Members of Memur-Sen and ANFIDAP gathered in front of the US Embassy in Ankara to protest Israel's intervention in the Sumud Fleet. Speaking on behalf of the group, Prof. Dr. Özkan Ünal stated that the intervention occurred in international waters and was contrary to law and humanitarian values.
A group gathered in front of the US Embassy in Ankara protested Israel's intervention against the Sumud Fleet. Harsh statements were made during the action organized by Memur-Sen and the Ankara Palestine Solidarity Platform (ANFIDAP).
REACTION TO "ATTACK IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS"
Speaking on behalf of the group, ANFIDAP Spokesperson Prof. Dr. Ozkan Unal stated that the Sumud Fleet set out to draw attention to the blockade in Gaza. Unal expressed that the fleet was intercepted in international waters and emphasized that the incident violates international law.
"AN ATTACK ON HUMANITY AND LAW"
Unal argued that this intervention was not only an attack on the ships but also on humanitarian values. The statement highlighted the situation in Gaza and called on the international community.
MESSAGES OF SUPPORT AND REACTION DELIVERED
Participants of the protest chanted slogans of support for Palestine while expressing opposition to Israel's policies. The group emphasized the need to end the blockade in Gaza and urged the international community to take more effective action.