Ireland denounces Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla as 'breach of international maritime law'
'It's a humanitarian mission, no threat to anybody,' Taoiseach says
Ilayda Cakirtekin |02.10.2025 - TRT/ AA
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin
ISTANBUL
Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin denounced Israel's attack on Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as a "breach of international maritime law," speaking ahead of the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday.
Asked whether Israel's attack on the flotilla constitutes a "breach of international maritime law," Martin agreed, emphasizing: "If it happened in international waters, then yes."
"It's a humanitarian mission, no threat to anybody other than to highlight and also to bring humanitarian aid into the people of Gaza and it underlines the absolute imperative of getting humanitarian aid into Gaza as quickly as possible," he said.
Martin also reaffirmed that consular assistance will be provided to those detained, emphasizing the "importance" of them being treated "properly."
The Israeli naval forces attacked the international aid flotilla bound for the besieged Gaza Strip and detained 223 activists on board, the organizers said on Thursday.
The Global Sumud Flotilla shared on the US social media company Instagram the names and nationalities of 223 activists aboard the 15 attacked vessels.
The activists aboard the ships attacked by Israel were of various nationalities, including Spaniards, Italians, Brazilians, Turks, Greeks, Americans, Germans, Swedes, British, and French citizens, and many others.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on the US social media company X that the detained activists were on their way to Israel's Ashdod Port, from which they will be deported to Europe.
The official flotilla tracker showed that 21 vessels have been attacked by the Israeli forces, with 23 others were en route to Gaza.
ISTANBUL
Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin denounced Israel's attack on Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as a "breach of international maritime law," speaking ahead of the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday.
Asked whether Israel's attack on the flotilla constitutes a "breach of international maritime law," Martin agreed, emphasizing: "If it happened in international waters, then yes."
"It's a humanitarian mission, no threat to anybody other than to highlight and also to bring humanitarian aid into the people of Gaza and it underlines the absolute imperative of getting humanitarian aid into Gaza as quickly as possible," he said.
Martin also reaffirmed that consular assistance will be provided to those detained, emphasizing the "importance" of them being treated "properly."
The Israeli naval forces attacked the international aid flotilla bound for the besieged Gaza Strip and detained 223 activists on board, the organizers said on Thursday.
The Global Sumud Flotilla shared on the US social media company Instagram the names and nationalities of 223 activists aboard the 15 attacked vessels.
The activists aboard the ships attacked by Israel were of various nationalities, including Spaniards, Italians, Brazilians, Turks, Greeks, Americans, Germans, Swedes, British, and French citizens, and many others.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said on the US social media company X that the detained activists were on their way to Israel's Ashdod Port, from which they will be deported to Europe.
The official flotilla tracker showed that 21 vessels have been attacked by the Israeli forces, with 23 others were en route to Gaza.
Türkiye labels Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla a 'terrorist act'
Attack on flotilla shows 'Netanyahu’s genocidal, militarist policies' extend beyond Palestinians, targeting all who oppose Israel’s oppression, Foreign Ministry says
Esra Tekin |02.10.2025 - TRT/AA
ISTANBUL
Türkiye slammed Israel’s attacks Wednesday of the Global Sumud Flotilla which was en route to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, calling it a "terrorist act” that endangers the lives of innocent civilians.
“This attack, which targeted civilians acting peacefully without resorting to violence, is proof that the fascist and militarist policies implemented by the genocidal Netanyahu government, which has condemned Gaza to famine, are not limited to Palestinians but target everyone who struggles against the oppression imposed by Israel,” a Foreign Ministry statement said.
The statement said that since the beginning of the voyage, coordination has been maintained with other countries whose citizens are among the participants in the fleet.
"All necessary steps are being taken to secure the immediate release of our citizens, other passengers detained by Israeli forces," it added.
The statement expressed hope that the attack would not undermine efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
It announced that legal action will also be taken to hold "the perpetrators of the attack accountable."
"We call on the UN and all relevant international organizations to take immediate action to lift the unlawful blockade on Gaza, allow humanitarian aid to enter the region, and ensure freedom of navigation," it concluded.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz condemned the attack, saying "Israel’s unlawful and barbaric attack on the Sumud Fleet in international waters is unacceptable. I condemn this assault on the collective conscience of humanity.”
Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus also slammed the attack, calling it "a clear violation of international law and a crime."
Türkiye’s Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, also denouncing the attack, said that Israel’s intervention will go down in history as a "dark stain."
Attack on flotilla shows 'Netanyahu’s genocidal, militarist policies' extend beyond Palestinians, targeting all who oppose Israel’s oppression, Foreign Ministry says
Esra Tekin |02.10.2025 - TRT/AA
ISTANBUL
Türkiye slammed Israel’s attacks Wednesday of the Global Sumud Flotilla which was en route to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, calling it a "terrorist act” that endangers the lives of innocent civilians.
“This attack, which targeted civilians acting peacefully without resorting to violence, is proof that the fascist and militarist policies implemented by the genocidal Netanyahu government, which has condemned Gaza to famine, are not limited to Palestinians but target everyone who struggles against the oppression imposed by Israel,” a Foreign Ministry statement said.
The statement said that since the beginning of the voyage, coordination has been maintained with other countries whose citizens are among the participants in the fleet.
"All necessary steps are being taken to secure the immediate release of our citizens, other passengers detained by Israeli forces," it added.
The statement expressed hope that the attack would not undermine efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
It announced that legal action will also be taken to hold "the perpetrators of the attack accountable."
"We call on the UN and all relevant international organizations to take immediate action to lift the unlawful blockade on Gaza, allow humanitarian aid to enter the region, and ensure freedom of navigation," it concluded.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz condemned the attack, saying "Israel’s unlawful and barbaric attack on the Sumud Fleet in international waters is unacceptable. I condemn this assault on the collective conscience of humanity.”
Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus also slammed the attack, calling it "a clear violation of international law and a crime."
Türkiye’s Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, also denouncing the attack, said that Israel’s intervention will go down in history as a "dark stain."
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