Hey fam! 🎉 Big update on the Gaza flotilla story: Türkiye’s foreign ministry just announced that a Turkish Airlines flight carrying 137 activists detained by Israel is touching down in Istanbul today ✈️.
Who’s on board? A diverse crew of aid supporters, including 36 Turkish nationals and people from the US, UAE, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Jordan 🌍. Italy’s foreign minister says 26 Italians have made it, while another 15 will be sent home next week.
Though Israel posted on X that all detained activists were safe and healthy, some say they were denied lawyer visits, water, meds, and even toilet access during detention 🚫💧.
Why it matters: The flotilla is a fresh push to spotlight the humanitarian situation in Gaza. For many in South and Southeast Asia—where youth-led movements and digital activism are booming—this saga underscores the power of global solidarity and the challenges of delivering aid under a strict naval blockade.
Stay tuned as these activists touch down in Istanbul, ready to share their stories and push for more inclusive humanitarian corridors. 🤝
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Türkiye says 137 Gaza flotilla activists to arrive in Istanbul
cgtn.com
