Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message on his social media account condemning Israel's attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla while it was in international waters.
In his message Head of Communications Duran stated:
"I strongly condemn the intervention carried out against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, as well as the aggressive treatment of those on board the flotilla, which had set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The verbal and physical mistreatment of civilians has once again clearly exposed the Israeli administration’s lawless conduct and its disregard for human dignity and universal humanitarian values.
The barbarity displayed by a genocidal Israeli minister towards the activists has taken its place among the darkest pages of history.
The detained volunteers must be ensured safe return to their respective countries without delay.
Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye will continue, as it has done until now, to stand by the oppressed and defend the just cause of the people of Gaza on every platform."