Turkey works to return approximately 100 of its citizens arrested in the flotilla to Israel

Turkey works to return approximately 100 of its citizens arrested in the flotilla to Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, announced today (May 21, 2026) that Turkey is working to return its citizens and additional participants from third countries who were arrested during the flotilla to Israel. According to reports, the evacuation is expected to be carried out during the day via special flights organized by the Turkish government.

Abu Ali Express - a channel presenting a critical line against elements hostile to Israel in the region - noted that Turkey intends to bring its citizens and the additional participants from the flotilla to their country via special flights. The report highlights the intense diplomatic activity of Turkey vis-à-vis the authorities in Israel on this matter.

Simultaneously, the channel 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️ reported that this involves about 100 Turkish citizens who were involved in the event. According to the report on Israel News IL, the Turkish government has completed the logistical preparations for their rapid removal from the country on dedicated flights.