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 Dura stated:
"I strongly condemn the attack carried out by Israel in international waters against the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian initiative by activists from 40 countries, aiming to break the inhumane blockade imposed on Gaza.
This act of barbarity and depravity displayed by the Israeli government is contrary to humanitarian values, universal principles, and international law and can never be accepted.
Intervening against human rights defenders and targeting defenseless civilians is a direct attack on the conscience of humanity.
It is an obligation for the international community — especially the countries whose citizens are aboard the flotilla — to ensure the safety of civilians; and to hold the perpetrators accountable before international law.
Our relevant institutions continue all necessary efforts with utmost care to ensure the safe return of our citizens and the citizens of other countries aboard the flotilla.
As Türkiye, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we will continue with determination to stand against this oppression, piracy, and illegality; to be the voice of the oppressed; and to defend the rightful cause of our Palestinian sisters and brothers on every platform."