Israel released South Korean citizens who participated in the flotilla to Gaza

[69076] Israel released South Korean citizens who participated in the flotilla to Gaza

South Korea updated that some of its citizens who were arrested by Israel during their participation in the flotilla to Gaza have been released from detention.

Release of South Korean citizens from detention in Israel

The South Korean government announced this morning (May 21, 2026) that some of its citizens, who participated in the flotilla to Gaza and were arrested by Israel's security forces, have been released from detention.

The reports come from two news channels on Telegram:

• Moment News - Army and Security reports that "South Korea announced that some of its citizens who participated in the flotilla to Gaza and were arrested by Israel - have been released." This channel is characterized by a line with a security-oriented affinity and criticism toward terror organizations.

• Voice of the News publishes this identical report and confirms the release of the South Korean citizens who were arrested following their involvement in the flotilla. This channel also adopts a line emphasizing Israeli sovereignty and the steps taken against the flotillas.

As of this moment, no further details have been provided regarding the exact number of those released or the status of other foreign citizens who may still be held in detention in connection with the flotilla events.