South Korea says Israel’s detention of flotilla activists ‘way out of line’

Key Points:

• South Korean President Lee Jae Myung condemned Israel's detention of South Korean nationals from the Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters, calling the action "way out of line" and questioning its legality under international law.
• Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of 50 boats carrying over 400 activists from more than 40 countries attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, detaining all participants and bringing them to the port of Ashdod.
• The flotilla, led by the Turkish aid group IHH, which Israel designates as a terrorist organization, was stopped about 167 miles from Gaza, with Israeli commandos boarding the vessels and disabling cameras.
• Several countries, including Italy, Spain, and Indonesia, expressed concern over the treatment of their nationals aboard the flotilla, calling for their immediate release and consular access, while Israel maintained its actions comply with international law.
• Activists and rights groups condemned Israel's interception as an act of "piracy" and collective punishment against Palestinians in Gaza, urging world leaders to demand the detainees' unconditional release.