Turkey & Saif Abukeshak

Turkey: Turkey condemned Israel's actions as piracy, with its President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan calling for international action. Turkey also sent planes to retrieve its citizens and other activists, demonstrating its strong opposition to Israel's actions.

Saif Abukeshak: Saif Abukeshak, a Spanish-Swedish citizen, was detained and interrogated by Israel in a previous flotilla interception, accusing Israeli forces of torture.

Turkey: Many deported activists arrived in Turkey, and some French participants were hospitalized there, indicating Turkey's role as a transit and medical hub for the returning activists.

Saif Abukeshak: Saif Abukeshak, a Spanish national, was arrested and detained by Israeli forces after the flotilla was intercepted, facing allegations of aiding the enemy.