Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has discussed Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis.
Fidan held a telephone conversation with Gerapetritis on Thursday, during which the Israeli intervention targeting the aid flotilla was addressed, diplomatic sources from the Turkish foreign ministry said.
No further information was disclosed by the ministry.
Israel earlier said that dozens of activists intercepted by the Israeli forces from the flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greek shores where they would disembark.
Aiming to break Israel’s blockade
The Global Sumud Flotilla’s Spring 2026 mission, aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid, set sail from Barcelona on April 12.
After additional participation in Sicily, the flotilla resumed its journey on April 26.
Late on April 29, Israeli forces carried out what was described as an unlawful intervention in international waters off the coast of Crete, targeting vessels carrying activists.
According to flotilla officials, 345 participants from 39 countries, including Turkish nationals, were on board the vessels.
In a previous attempt in September 2025, Israeli forces also intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters in the Mediterranean, detaining activists and seizing the vessels.
