Tangerang - All of nine Indonesian nationals who had joined Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 and had detained by Israeli military when their ships were intercepted, have arrived in the International Airport Soekarno-Hatta in Tangerang, Banten on Sunday, 24 May 2026 after deported from Israel and transit in Istanbul, Turkiye.
The nine volunteers were joining Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 mission through Indonesia's Global Peace Convoy (GPCI).
Ships that carried nine Indonesians among about 54 vessels in the flotilla, intercepted by Israeli military in the waters near Cyprus when tried to reach Gaza on 18 and 19 May 2026.
Total 430 activists from about 70 countries, including nine from Indonesia, were taken to Ashdod City in Israel, before releasing on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
In the same day, the nine Indonesians flew to Istanbul, Turkiye and after a series of examinations, including medical tests, they returned to their home country.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono greeted the nine Indonesians upon their arrival at the airport on Sunday afternoon.
"Thank to God, this afternoon, our nine brothers have arrived safely in the homeland," Foreign Minister Sugiono said when welcomed nine survivors and members of organizer.
At the occasion, Minister Sugiono reiterated Indonesia's condemnation on what had happened to Indonesian nationals.
"Indonesia, again, is condemning unpoper treatment to our brothers. It's clear a violation of international law, they are civilians who managed humanitarian aid for our brothers (and sisters) in Palestine. And we have conveyed our condemnation at the UN Security Council (meeting) on 21 May. This is an unacceptable action and cannot let it be," Minister Sugiono stated.****
