07.10.2025 18:51
Turkish activists from the Global Sumud Fleet, who were detained in Israel, shared their experiences. Activist Yunus Demir stated, "They asked me to take off my keffiyeh. I told them I wouldn't. Two large police officers grabbed my arms, bent me over, and used force to first take off my keffiyeh, then they hit me in the chest." Meanwhile, Turgay Turan said, "We were there with prayers, we were there with our hearts."
The Global Sumud Fleet, which set out to break the blockade on Gaza, faced an attack from the Israeli army on its journey, while hundreds of activists detained by Israel are sharing their experiences with the public.
"WE WERE THERE WITH OUR PRAYERS"
The Turkish activists of the Global Sumud Fleet, who were detained in Israel, also shared their experiences. Activist Sinan Akılotu said, "May Allah be pleased with our state. We truly saw our state by our side during the process in Israel and on our way to Jordan," while Turgay Turan stated, "We were there with our prayers, we were there with our hearts."
DESCRIBED ISRAEL'S TORTURES
Activist Yunus Demir recounted, "They asked me to take off my keffiyeh. I told them I wouldn't take it off. Two big policemen grabbed my arms, bent me over, and used violence to first take off my keffiyeh. Then, they hit my chest with their knees," describing his experiences.
GLOBAL SUMUD FLEET
The Global Sumud Fleet, which set out to break the blockade of Israel and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, approached the waters of Gaza on the evening of October 1.
The Israeli army, which attacked the fleet, illegally seized dozens of boats and ships, detaining hundreds of passengers.
The Global Sumud Fleet is the largest fleet to set out collectively to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza to date.