Turkey condemns Israel for stopping aid ship heading for Gaza

Turkey has condemned Israel for stopping an aid ship, carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists, from heading to Gaza on June 9th, Middle East Eye reported.

Turkey said: “The intervention by Israeli forces on the ‘Madleen’ ship.. while sailing in international waters is a clear violation of international law.” Turkey, also described the interception as “heinous,” and said Israel’s operations will not be able to stop voices which advocate for “human dignity and universal” principles.

The defence minister of Israel, Israel Katz, said that he told the Israel Defense Forces to show the passengers footage of the October 7th 2023 attacks in Israel, The Guardian reported on June 9th.

Middle East Eye, The Guardian