Hey fam, heres the latest: 137 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have landed safely in Istanbul after being detained by Israeli forces ❤️✈️. Among them are 36 Turkish nationals who joined the aid mission bound for Gaza.
The Turkish Airlines flight took off from Ramon Airport in Eilat and touched down at Istanbul Airport at 3:50 p.m. local time (1250 GMT), where officials and a cheering crowd welcomed the returning crew.
Next up, the activists will undergo health checks before heading to the Istanbul Police Department to give statements as part of an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutors Office into the detention in international waters.
Its not just Turkish nationals: this group includes people from the United States, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Morocco, Italy, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Jordan 🌍✌️. Thats over a dozen countries coming together for a common cause!
Stories like this remind us of the power of collective actionwhether its crowd-funded relief projects in Jakarta or climate rallies in Dhaka, young voices are driving change. Stay tuned for more updates on how this mission shapes future humanitarian efforts! 🙏
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137 Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul after Israeli detention
cgtn.com
