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Published October 08,2025

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Turkish citizens, including members of parliament, must not be mistreated and must be released and allowed to return to Türkiye, the Turkish parliament said on Wednesday, warning Israel “in the strongest terms” to this end.

The warning came in a motion passed unanimously by the parliament condemning Israel’s attacks on humanitarian aid flotillas bound for Gaza.

The parliament said the Global Sumud Flotilla has become the powerful voice of humanity against the oppression faced by the Palestinians, noting: “Israel, adding another to its ongoing history of genocide and other war crimes, attacked the (Global) Sumud Flotilla, a civilian and peaceful initiative, in international waters, obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, and once again recklessly violating international law.”

Stressing that Israel’s Wednesday attack on the Conscience Ship, which is part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, despite the outcry of the international community, is “a heinous attack” that targets the Turkish parliament as well, it said.

The parliament also called on all parliaments and international parliamentary assemblies to take a united stand and raise their voices to ensure that Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian people ends, unhindered aid to the Gazans is delivered, and Israel is held accountable for the crimes it has committed.

“We will be the pioneers and persistent pursuers of holding Israeli occupation forces accountable in international courts for all crimes committed against our members of parliament and members of the Sumud and Freedom Flotillas,” it highlighted.

Noting that three of its members are also detained on the Conscience Ship, the parliament expressed support for all detained Turkish citizens and all other “heroes who set out to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.”

It also expressed confidence that the international community will continue to respond strongly to Israeli attacks, and that all obstacles to a free and sovereign Palestine will be overcome as soon as possible.


Turkish parliament speaker slams...



Published October 08,2025

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Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmuş condemned Israel’s attack on the Freedom Flotilla Coalition in international waters on Wednesday, revealing that three Turkish parliament members were detained by Israeli forces while aboard one of the ships.

“Three of our esteemed, heroic colleagues, who are members of the Turkish Parliament, were also detained and subjected to arrest. I openly warn you: if a single hair on their heads is harmed, you will be held accountable before both the Turkish and international public opinion,” Kurtulmuş said in his address at the screening of the documentary From Ground Zero: Beyond the Visible in Gaza at parliament.

Kurtulmuş referred to the situation in Gaza as “the greatest genocide of modern times,” emphasizing that over the last two years.

“Everything we thought was unthinkable has happened, all carried out on the ground by the cruel and brutal Israeli administration against the innocent people of Palestine,” he said.

He noted that the death toll in Gaza ranges between 70,000 and 100,000, with over 140,000 people suffering permanent injuries.

Schools, mosques, churches, and all livable spaces have been destroyed, he explained, and “even hunger has been weaponized.”

“Even Hitler probably didn’t go this far. Hunger itself has been turned into a weapon against the people of Gaza,” he remarked.

“This massive crime against humanity is one that neither (Israeli Premier) Netanyahu nor his successors will ever be able to escape. Just like the crimes of Hitler are still carried as a burden by many, Netanyahu and his gang will bear this responsibility for eternity,” he warned.

On the attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, he noted that activists from over 40 countries were detained in inhumane conditions.

He underlined that Türkiye swiftly secured the release of its own citizens and of other nations.

Pointing out Israel’s previous attacks on foreign parliamentarians, he stated: “They act without regard for international immunity or maritime law. This heavy gallery of sins has become unbearable.”

He underlined that the international legal process is already underway, with Türkiye joining South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

He expressed hope that Israeli officials would one day be tried at the International Criminal Court.

“Just like Karadzic and Milosevic, these people will one day be held accountable before the International Criminal Court.”

He added that the attack on the Sumud Flotilla was another sign of growing international awareness and conscience:

“No one backed down, no one abandoned their ship—even when facing one of the world’s most brutal military forces. These people continued, knowing millions stood behind them.”

“The bells are now tolling for Israel, for the Zionist regime. This barbarism will come to an end, and we will witness this end together as humanity.”

He praised the resilience of the Palestinian people, saying they continue to resist with dignity.

“Every drop of martyr’s blood strengthens the sapling of a free Palestine. Their blood has not been shed in vain,” he further said.

“These latest acts are the final straw. Know your place. Sit down, and immediately return our honorable member of parliament to Türkiye,” he further added.

Later in the day, during a session in parliament, Kurtulmuş said those detained in the attack on the Freedom Flotilla ships “must be released immediately and brought back to Türkiye,” urging Israel to “come to its senses.”


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