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Relatives of detained participants from the Pacific nation have voiced worries about poor conditions in Israeli detention, featuring lack of access to water and legal counsel.

Humanitarian Mission Crew Members Encounter Deportation

Over seventy activists from multiple backgrounds are expected to be removed from the country, among them twenty-eight people from France, 27 Greek nationals, 15 Italian nationals, and 9 Swedish nationals.

Family Reports of Poor Conditions

Adrian Leason shared serious worry about his son's circumstances, saying: "I'm extremely anxious about him, as he sits in a cell currently, in a restricted area packed with other detainees... he has been lacking water and legal representation."

Medical Issues and Management

The sister of another detainee stated that her loved one had sustained an injury to her arm, though the relatives remained unsure about the circumstances of how it happened.

"I'm just going to ask the government to respond and secure the return of our loved ones home safe and in healthy condition," Hamida said.

Official Statements

New Zealand's foreign ministry provided a statement confirming that a consular partner in Tel Aviv had visited the nationals and that further support would be made available in the near future.

Meanwhile, Israel's government officials has denied allegations that some activists were prevented from seeing their legal representatives and asserted that the due process rights of the individuals were being "fully upheld."

More Allegations of Poor Treatment

Advocacy groups representing the arrested individuals have claimed that some of those in confinement have endured abuse and bodily injury while in confinement centers.

• Being denied healthcare services and medication
• Allegedly, a Muslim woman was compelled to discard her religious garment
• Restricted access to essential items

Government Reactions

The co-leader of the country's political group, the official, stated to a media briefing that the arrested citizens were working to build a world "where our compassion truly means something."

At the same time, foreign affairs minister the official criticized political opponents of "false indignation" and stated that participants of the flotilla were "headline hunting" and had been warned not to engage with the journey.

The head of government the political leader stated to reporters that officials had communicated "forcefully to the authorities" that the well-being of nationals was crucial.

Nevertheless, the prime minister refused to condemn the country's interception of the flotilla because there were "perspectives on multiple sides."