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Relatives of held activists from the Pacific nation have raised alarms about poor conditions in Israel's custody, including restricted entry to clean water and legal representation.

Humanitarian Mission Participants Experience Removal

More than seventy activists from multiple nationalities are scheduled to be expelled from the country, including 28 French nationals, 27 Greek citizens, 15 Italian nationals, and 9 Swedish nationals.

Family Reports of Harsh Conditions

Samuel's father shared grave apprehension about his son's situation, stating: "I'm extremely anxious about him, as he remains in a holding cell currently, in a restricted area crammed with many other people... he has been lacking water and legal counsel."

Health Concerns and Handling

Rana's sister reported that her loved one had sustained an injury to her shoulder, though the loved ones remained unclear about the specifics of how it occurred.

"I urge the authorities to react and return our dear ones safely secure and in healthy condition," Hamida stated.

Official Reactions

The Pacific nation's diplomatic corps released a official comment indicating that a consular partner in the region had met with the New Zealanders and that ongoing help would be made available in the coming days.

At the same time, Israel's government officials has denied accusations that some detainees were denied access their legal representatives and asserted that the due process rights of the individuals were being "entirely maintained."

More Claims of Harsh Conditions

Human rights organizations representing the held individuals have claimed that some of those in custody have faced mistreatment and bodily injury while in detention facilities.

• Refusal of medical care and necessary medicines
• Reportedly, a woman of faith was pressured to discard her religious garment
• Limited access to essential items

Official Positions

A prominent member of the country's environmental party, the official, informed a public gathering that the arrested citizens were working to establish a society "where our human dignity genuinely means something."

Meanwhile, the diplomat the official accused political opponents of "artificial anger" and implied that participants of the flotilla were "looking for publicity" and had been warned not to engage with the journey.

The head of government the official told the media that representatives had communicated "emphatically to the officials" that the well-being of nationals was paramount.

Yet, the prime minister refused to criticize Israel's prevention of the convoy because there were "arguments on multiple sides."