Mexico Demands Israel Respect Rights of Detained Citizens After Flotilla Raid

Mexico City, MINA – Mexico on Monday called on Israeli authorities to respect the human rights of two Mexican nationals detained following the raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla off Cyprus.

“We demand, particularly from the Israeli authorities, full respect for the human rights of our fellow citizens detained in connection with the Global Sumud Flotilla. We reaffirm the need to guarantee their physical safety, dignified treatment, and immediate consular access, in compliance with international law,” Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez said in a press release, as cited by Anadolu Agency.

One of the Mexican nationals, social psychologist Sol Gonzalez Eguia, shared a video announcing the attack by Israeli forces against the flotilla.

“If you are watching this, Israeli occupation forces have kidnapped me in international waters. I am part of a nonviolent civilian mission sailing to break the illegal siege, deliver aid, and stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza,” Gonzalez Eguia said in the video.

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The second Mexican activist, identified as Violeta Nunez, also shared a message announcing the interception by Israeli military forces.

“My kidnapping once again shows how far the Israeli regime and its sponsors are willing to go to continue their siege and genocide. The world must rise up,” said Nunez, a professor and journalist.

The Foreign Ministry said it has been in contact with the families of the Mexican activists and with Mexico’s consular network in various countries. “We will not rest until we secure their protection and a prompt resolution,” the statement said.

The Israeli army attacked and intercepted the flotilla in international waters earlier Monday, detaining 100 activists. The flotilla, consisting of more than 50 boats, departed Thursday from Marmaris, Turkey, carrying 426 participants from 40 countries.[]

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)