Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message on his NSosyal account on the safe return of the activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
In his message Head of Communications Duran stated:
"The safe return of the activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, marks an important milestone in the struggle carried out on behalf of humanity’s conscience.
The act of piracy committed in international waters and the treatment inflicted upon the activists constitute yet another shameful episode added to the dark record of the Israeli government, which continues to trample on humanitarian values. Despite this, the efforts of activists from different countries to raise global awareness of the grave humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza have demonstrated that conscience, solidarity, and human dignity still endure.
Throughout this process, the initiatives carried out under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, together with the strong resolve demonstrated by all institutions of our state, played a decisive role in ensuring the safe return of our citizens.
I wish a speedy recovery to all injured volunteers, and express my deepest respect to everyone who stood in solidarity with the Palestinian people and upheld a principled stance against oppression."