Turkish and European MPs issue call for release of flotilla activists

Parliamentarians from Turkey and Europe are calling for the immediate release of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla who remain detained by Israel. The activists were on boats carrying aid to Gaza when they were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, which the statement condemned as a breach of international law. While many activists have been deported, others are reportedly being held in a high-security prison with no clarity on their status and under poor conditions. Following the incident, Spain's Interior Minister announced the country will file a complaint with the International Criminal Court.