There are currently 19 vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla that have been intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters.
This is what emerges from the Flotilla's website, which provides real-time routes. Among the ships intercepted is the "Morgana," which, according to activists, was carrying Five Star Movement Senator Marco Croatti and AVS MEP Benedetta Scuderi.
Meanwhile, the Istanbul General Prosecutor's Office announced that it has opened an investigation into the detention of 24 Turkish citizens during the Israeli navy's intervention in international waters against the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
According to Anadolu, the prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the crimes of "deprivation of liberty," "seizure or detention of means of transport," "aggravated plunder," "damage to property," and "torture," under the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea , the jurisdictional provisions of Article 15 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the jurisdictional provisions of Articles 12 and 13 of the Turkish Penal Code.
"I have spoken repeatedly with Israeli Minister Sa'ar, urging him to avoid aggressive actions. I am relieved to note that the rules of engagement have been respected and that so far there have been no acts of violence or complications in the operations of Israeli forces. The first departures could take place as early as Friday, especially for those who agree to leave Israel voluntarily. Those who refuse immediate expulsion will have to wait for the Israeli judicial authorities' refusal order, which could take 48-72 hours," said Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
(Unioneonline)
