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Turkey Condemns Israeli Intervention In Flotilla

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Authorities detained 175 activists in international waters near Crete. The operation lasted throughout the previous night and involved the arrest of 175 activists out of approximately 400. Flotilla spokesperson Maria Elena Delia stated the operation violated international law and involved military personnel using semi-automatic assault weapons. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taiani has requested information from Israeli and Greek authorities to protect Italian nationals on board. Flotilla leaders were reportedly in constant contact with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Family members of Chilean citizens intercepted by Israeli forces in a humanitarian flotilla have accused Israel of kidnapping. Some boats from the flotilla managed to escape by entering Greek territorial waters.

Authorities detained 175 activists in international waters near Crete. The operation lasted throughout the previous night and involved the arrest of 175 activists out of approximately 400. Flotilla spokesperson Maria Elena Delia stated the operation violated international law and involved military personnel using semi-automatic assault weapons. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Taiani has requested information from Israeli and Greek authorities to protect Italian nationals on board. Flotilla leaders were reportedly in constant contact with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Family members of Chilean citizens intercepted by Israeli forces in a humanitarian flotilla have accused Israel of kidnapping. Some boats from the flotilla managed to escape by entering Greek territorial waters. Activists claim the detention of the flotilla in international waters represents an escalation of Israel's impunity. Israeli forces intercepted, boarded, and disabled several boats belonging to a flotilla aiming to breach the blockade of Palestinian territory. Organizers described the action as piracy and kidnapping. Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş called Israel's targeting of the Global Sumut Flotilla an open war crime against humanity. Ankara characterized the intervention as lawless and urged international community action.

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Radio 10 Argentina

“Fueron detenidos 175 activistas en aguas internacionales cerca de Crete que iban a bordo de la global sumut, la frotilla humanitaria que lleva ayuda humanitaria a Gaza.”

BBC World Service

“Israel says it's handing over to the Greek government the more than 170 pro-Palestinian activists it detained after it intercepted a flotilla of boats carrying aid to Gaza.”

RFI Afrique

“175 militants ont été arrêtés selon Israël, 211 selon les organisateurs, parmi eux des espagnols donc réaction outré aussi du côté de Rome qui demande la libération immédiate des italiens”

BBC World Service

“the more than 170 pro-Palestinian activists it detained after it intercepted a flotilla of boats carrying aid to Gaza. The vessels were in international waters off the coast of Crete”

RTÉ Radio 1

“Israel is said to have handed over to the Greek government 175 activists, including seven Irish people, detained after it intercepted the flotilla of aid vessels bound for Gaza.”

RTÉ Radio 1

“near the Greek island of Crete, the organizers of the Global Summit.”

Radio Rebelde Cuba

“el asalto de Israel a barcos en aguas internacionales y el secuestro más de 200 activistas.”

RFI Monde

“l'opération qui a violé le droit international, a duré toute la nuit dernière et a abouti à l'arrestation de 175 activistes sur un total d'environ 400”

RFI Monde

“l'opération qui a violé le droit international, a duré toute la nuit dernière et a abouti à l'arrestation de 175 activistes sur un total d'environ 400 par des militaires israéliens équipés d'armes d'assaut semi-automatiques.”

RFI Monde

“Maria Elena Delia a précisé que des responsables de la flottille sous Moud étaient en contact constant avec le ministère italien des affaires étrangères. Quant au chef de la diplomatie Antonio Taiani il a demandé des informations aux autorités israéliennes et grecques”

Radio Cooperativa Chile

“Familiares de ciudadanos en la chilena capturada por fuerzas israelíes que interceptaron una flotilla humanitaria acusan secuestro. El abordaje fue en aguas”

NTV Radyo

“İsrail donanması uluslararası sular da saldırdı. Filodaki bazı tekneler Yunanistan Karasularına girerek kurtulabildi.”

NTV Radyo

“Filodaki bazı tekneler Yunanistan Karasularına girerek kurtulabildi.”

RTÉ Radio 1

“The activists saying it represents an escalation of Israel's impunity.”

Radio Cooperativa Chile

“que interceptaron una flotilla humanitaria acusan secuestro. El abordaje fue en aguas”

Radio Cooperativa Chile

“interceptaron una flotilla humanitaria acusan secuestro. El abordaje fue en aguas”

BBC Radio 4

“Israel says it's detained about 175 people who will be taken to Greece. The Flotilla organisers said Israeli forces intercepted, boarded and disabled some of its boats and detained members of the group in what they described as piracy and kidnapping.”

NTV Radyo

“Sumut Filosu Yunanistan açıklarında İsrail'in hedefi oldu. Bazı teknelere el konuldu. Bazılar ise İsrail donanmasından uzaklaşıp Yunan karasularına girdi.”

BBC Radio 4

“Foreign Ministry first dismissed the flotilla as a PR stunt.”

BBC Radio 4

“The Flotilla organisers said Israeli forces intercepted, boarded and disabled some of its boats and detained members of the group in what they described as piracy and kidnapping.”

NTV Radyo

“Meclis Başkanı Numan kurtulmuş İsrail'in Sumut Filosuna hedef almasının insanlığa karşı işlenmiş açık bir savaş suçu olduğunu söyledi.”

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