04.10.2025 12:01
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, announced that 36 Turkish citizens who were detained during the Israeli interventions against the Global Sumud Fleet will be brought back to Turkey this afternoon on a special flight.
The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, announced that 36 Turkish citizens from the Global Sumud Fleet, which was seized by Israel in international waters, will be brought back to Turkey this afternoon on a special flight. Among the Turks detained by Israel are hosts İkbal Gürpınar and Bekir Develi.
"THE FINAL NUMBER HAS NOT YET BEEN CONFIRMED"
Keçeli stated in a post on X account:
"It is anticipated that 36 of our citizens on the vessels of the Global Sumud Fleet, which were seized by Israeli forces in international waters, 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 mentioned flight."
WORK CONTINUES
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that contacts with Israeli authorities are ongoing to expedite the process of returning to Turkey, and that the remaining citizens will also be brought back to the homeland shortly.
Among the Turks detained by Israel are hosts İkbal Gürpınar and Bekir Develi.