Tajani seeks release of Italians detained after Gaza flotilla interception
ROME - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani spoke multiple times overnight with his Israeli counterpart Gideoni Saar, demanding the release of Italian citizens detained by Israel after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. Among those detained are a member of parliament and a journalist, and Tajani called for their swift departure, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today.
TL;DR
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has spoken with his Israeli counterpart Gideoni Saar regarding the detention of Italian citizens.
- The Italians were detained after the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, was intercepted.
- Among the detained are an Italian parliamentarian and a journalist.
- Tajani demanded their immediate release and facilitated departure.
- Italian embassy officials are providing consular assistance and working towards their return to Italy.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising 50 ships, was intercepted in the Eastern Mediterranean.
- A total of 428 participants from over 40 countries were detained.