Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel’s Attacks on Sumud Flotilla

(MENAFN) On Monday, the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Bangladesh, Brazil, Indonesia, Spain, Colombia, Libya, the Maldives, Pakistan, and Jordan issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated strikes against the Global Sumud Flotilla, described as "a peaceful civilian humanitarian initiative aimed at drawing the international community’s attention to the humanitarian catastrophe faced by the Palestinian people."

The statement highlighted that the ministers expressed serious concern over Israel’s earlier actions against humanitarian aid missions operating in international waters. They also denounced the ongoing hostile measures directed at civilian ships and activists involved in delivering humanitarian assistance.

They stated that "These attacks, including assaults on vessels and the arbitrary detention of activists, constitute a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law," emphasizing the legal breaches involved.

The ministers further voiced alarm over the safety and protection of civilians aboard the flotilla and demanded the prompt release of all detained activists, along with full respect for their rights and dignity. They stressed that repeated targeting of peaceful humanitarian efforts demonstrates a continued disregard for international law and the principle of freedom of navigation.

In conclusion, they urged the international community to meet its legal and moral obligations by safeguarding civilians and humanitarian missions, as well as taking concrete measures to end impunity and ensure those responsible are held accountable for these violations.

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