A Hungarian citizen is among the activists who have been detained by the Israeli military

Friday, May 1, 2026

HVG

Israeli forces detained 175 activists from a flotilla attempting to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza near Crete.

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A flotilla departed on Sunday with volunteers from seventy countries to breach Israel’s maritime blockade and deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. Israeli authorities reported detaining 175 activists, including a Hungarian citizen named Walter Richárd. The flotilla leadership released footage showing an Israeli Navy officer advising the participants via radio to change course and use established routes through Ashdod port for aid delivery. Despite this, the flotilla stated that a radio message cannot silence the demand for justice. A Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a crisis team to the Cretan coast, reminding Israel of its obligations under international law regarding navigation, maritime law, and humanitarian aid. This Greek contingent is coordinating efforts to ensure the safe return of the vessels to EU waters and providing consular services for the detained activists’ legal representation.

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