Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canadians who were on board a flotilla heading to Gaza that was intercepted by Israel are protected and are being transferred to Turkey.
Activists say 12 Canadians were among the many Global Sumud Flotilla participants detained by Israel.
The flotilla, which consisted of a whole bunch of individuals and 41 boats, attempted to interrupt Israel’s blockade of Gaza and convey humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.
Prime Minister Mark Carney described Israel’s treatment of flotilla members as “abominable” and “unacceptable” Wednesday after video showed kneeling activists with their hands certain behind their backs being taunted by Israel’s national security minister.
This drew widespread international condemnation and a number of other foreign ministers, including Anand, summoned Israeli ambassadors of their respective nations.
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Asked concerning the summons, a spokesperson for Israel’s embassy in Canada tells The Canadian Press they haven’t any comment at the moment.
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