The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday said it has launched an investigation into the arrest of Turkish citizens by Israeli forces aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
According to Turkish media, the probe concerns 24 nationals detained after Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla in international waters. The vessel was carrying activists and humanitarian aid bound for Gaza.
In a statement, prosecutors cited the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, noting that the inquiry would examine alleged crimes including “deprivation of liberty, hijacking or detention of means of transport, aggravated looting, material damage, and torture.”
Turkish outlets reported that a total of 30 Turkish citizens were taken into custody by Israeli authorities and later transferred for deportation to Europe.
The Turkish foreign ministry condemned the interception on Wednesday night, describing it as “an act of terrorism” by Israel. Ankara also warned that the raid risked undermining efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
Despite the arrests, the flotilla organisers announced on Thursday morning that they would continue their mission towards the Palestinian territory.
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