France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, several other European countries summon Israeli envoys for treatment of detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists
20 May 2026
Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirms Ankara’s support for Sudan’s sovereignty and pledges continued humanitarian assistance during talks with Kamil Idris20 May 2026
Communications Director Burhanettin Duran denounces what he calls aggressive Israeli action against flotilla in international waters and urges release of detained volunteers20 May 2026
'We have demanded an explanation from the Israeli authorities and made clear their obligations to protect the rights of our citizens and all those involved,' says foreign secretary20 May 2026
'Humiliating behavior, demonstrated by the minister Gvir & Israeli Authorities at the #GlobalSumudFlotilla has no place in a democratic society,' says Tanja Fajon20 May 2026
'What we've seen, including the video shared by Itamar Ben-Gvir, is deeply troubling and absolutely unacceptable,' says Foreign Minister Anita Anand20 May 2026