Alman Activists Detained in Israel from Global Steadfastness Fleet

In response to a written question from an AA reporter, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that “14 German citizens from the Global Steadfastness Fleet are currently detained in Israel. The German Embassy in Tel Aviv is in contact with these individuals and their families, providing consular support.”

The response also mentioned that the relevant German diplomats visited the activists detained at the Ketziot Prison in southern Israel.

It was shared in the response that Israeli authorities will bring before a judge those who refuse voluntary deportation within 96 hours, and it is expected that the 14 citizens will be deported to Germany after the procedures.

GLOBAL STEADFASTNESS FLEET

The Global Steadfastness Fleet, which set out to break the blockade of Israel and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, approached Gaza waters on October 1st. The Israeli army attacked the fleet, illegally seizing dozens of boats and ships and detaining hundreds of passengers.

The Global Steadfastness Fleet holds the distinction of being the largest fleet to collectively set sail for Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.