ð Share this article Participants from Humanitarian Convoy Allege Harsh Situations in Israeli Detention Relatives of detained activists from New Zealand have voiced worries about poor conditions in Israeli detention, involving lack of access to water and legal counsel. Flotilla Crew Members Face Expulsion Over dozens of crew members from various backgrounds are expected to be removed from Israel, featuring twenty-eight French nationals, twenty-seven Greeks, 15 Italian citizens, and 9 Swedes. Family Accounts of Poor Situations The father of one detainee voiced deep concern about his son's condition, saying: "I'm extremely anxious about my son, as he remains in a holding cell at this moment, in a restricted area packed with many other people... he has been denied water and attorney access." Health Concerns and Handling Heba Hamida mentioned that her sister had experienced an injury to her arm, though the relatives remained unclear about the specifics of how it took place. "I urge the officials to respond and bring our family members back unharmed and in healthy condition," the relative stated. Political Statements New Zealand's diplomatic corps released a official comment indicating that a consular partner in the region had met with the nationals and that ongoing help would be provided in the coming days. Simultaneously, Israel's government officials has disputed accusations that some detainees were refused entry their lawyers and maintained that the constitutional protections of the detainees were being "completely protected." Further Allegations of Harsh Conditions Human rights organizations assisting the held participants have alleged that some of those in custody have experienced mistreatment and bodily injury while in Israeli custody. Refusal of healthcare services and necessary medicines Reportedly, a woman of faith was pressured to take off her head covering Limited access to basic necessities Political Responses The co-leader of New Zealand's political group, the official, told a media briefing that the detained New Zealanders were attempting to create a global community "where our human dignity truly means something." Meanwhile, the government official the minister targeted other officials of "faux moral outrage" and stated that participants of the aid convoy were "looking for publicity" and had been warned not to proceed with the expedition. The head of government Christopher Luxon informed reporters that diplomats had conveyed "very strongly to the Israeli government" that the safety of citzens was crucial. Yet, the prime minister declined to denounce Israel's interception of the flotilla because there were "arguments on each side."