Turkish activist slams Israel’s illegal interception of Gaza aid flotilla, calls it ‘piracy’
Middle East Eye • 5/2/2026
Summary
Turkish activist Suayb Ordu criticized Israeli forces for the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, labeling it as “outright piracy.” He stated that the activists were “kidnapped” in international waters and faced torture and abuse, being forced into containers and treated poorly. On Wednesday, Israeli forces seized 22 ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and detained over 180 activists, which organizers described as an act of “piracy.”
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