Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla comfort each other upon their arrival at Istanbul Airport, in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
Canadian flotilla members being deported from Israel to Turkey: Anand
May 21, 2026 | 12:59 PM
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OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canadians who were on board a flotilla heading to Gaza that was intercepted by Israel are safe and are being transferred to Turkey.
Activists say 12 Canadians were among the Global Sumud Flotilla participants detained by Israel.
The flotilla, which consisted of hundreds of people and 41 boats, attempted to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.
Prime Minister Mark Carney described Israel’s treatment of flotilla members as “abominable” and “unacceptable” Wednesday after video showed kneeling activists with their hands bound behind their backs being taunted by Israel’s national security minister.
