Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla while en route to Gaza, leading to swift criticism from global leaders as protesters gather in cities around the world including Istanbul, Athens, Buenos Aires, Rome, Berlin, and Madrid to condemn the raid.

At least 44 countries were represented in the 500-person flotilla, including the United States, the UK, Belgium and Spain, Malaysia, Türkiye and Colombia.

Reactions from world leaders have ranged from outright condemnation to calls for Israel to provide their detained citizens with access to consular services.

Here are some of the responses so far:

Türkiye

Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Israel’s intervention “an act of terrorism” that violated international law and endangered the lives of innocent civilians.

The Mini

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