Fifteen Turkish activists returning from the Global Sumud Flotilla have alleged abuse by Turkish-speaking Israeli soldiers and urged Ankara to revoke the citizenship of dual nationals serving in Israel’s army, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday.
The Global Sumud Flotilla, organized by international pro-Palestinian groups, set sail in early October to symbolically deliver aid and break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Israeli naval forces intercepted the vessels in international waters, detaining more than 400 participants, including more than 40 Turkish citizens. A special Turkish Airlines flight brought 137 deported activists, among them 36 Turks, back to İstanbul on October 4.
According to Anadolu, the remaining 15 Turkish activists arrived at İstanbul Airport on Tuesday evening after being flown from Amman.