Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel are being deported to their home countries. Their detention had drawn criticism, particularly after incidents involving the Israeli far-right police minister.

<img alt="A boat carrying several people on the deck and adorned with flags on its mast is shown." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1faa84f4-b9af-42f4-ba7d-3b9e3b0b2a44,1779357539682/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C7728%2C4347%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Boats belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla, carrying activists and humanitarian aid, depart for Gaza from the port of Marmaris, Turkey, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in an attempt to break the Israeli naval blockade. (AP...