On Wednesday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs charged Israel with perpetrating an “act of terrorism” in connection with the Israeli Navy’s interception of the flotilla bound for Gaza.
In its statement, the Ministry underlined that, "The attack carried out by Israeli forces in international waters against the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, constitutes an act of terrorism that gravely violates international law and endangers the lives of innocent civilians.
We hope that this attack will not undermine ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. In this regard, all necessary initiatives are being undertaken to ensure the immediate release of our citizens and other passengers detained by Israeli forces."
On Wednesday, the Israeli Navy intercepted the flotilla as it approached the Gaza Strip, after Israel had warned dozens of vessels to alter their course.