Greek pro-Palestinian activists detained at sea by Israeli forces while trying to challenge the country’s naval blockade on Gaza will soon disembark in Israel and will be offered all possible assistance by Greek diplomats, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Ministry spokeswoman Lana Zochiou said Greek citizens from the Global Sumud Flotilla boats stopped in the eastern Mediterranean will disembark Wednesday at the Israeli port of Ashdod, where local authorities will identify and register them.
She said the Greek ambassador to Israel – a close ally of Greece – will be in Ashdod Thursday to provide assistance.
“The Foreign Ministry will ensure that every consular assistance is provided, and will take action so that their repatriation is carried out as fast as possible,” she added.
Greece has formally summoned Israel to ensure the Greek activists’ security.
