š Share this article Protesters from Humanitarian Convoy Claim Difficult Situations in Israeli Custody Relatives of arrested activists from the Pacific nation have raised alarms about poor conditions in Israeli detention, featuring lack of access to water and attorney access. Flotilla Participants Experience Deportation Approximately dozens of participants from different countries are expected to be deported from the country, among them 28 French nationals, twenty-seven Greek nationals, 15 Italian citizens, and 9 Swedish citizens. Relative Testimonies of Harsh Conditions Samuel's father shared serious worry about his son's situation, reporting: "I'm deeply concerned about my son, as he remains in a cell right now, in a restricted area crammed with many other people... he has been lacking water and attorney access." Medical Issues and Treatment Heba Hamida mentioned that her loved one had sustained an physical harm to her upper body, though the loved ones remained unclear about the circumstances of how it occurred. "I urge the government to take action and bring our dear ones home safe and in healthy condition," the family member commented. Government Responses The Pacific nation's ministry of foreign affairs issued a official comment indicating that a diplomatic representative in Israel had met with the New Zealanders and that additional assistance would be provided in the following period. Meanwhile, Israeli government officials has rejected claims that some participants were prevented from seeing their legal representatives and maintained that the constitutional protections of the individuals were being "entirely maintained." Further Claims of Harsh Conditions Advocacy groups representing the detained activists have claimed that some of those in custody have experienced abuse and physical violence while in Israeli custody. Being denied healthcare services and necessary medicines Reportedly, a female detainee was forced to take off her religious garment Limited access to fundamental requirements Government Reactions A prominent member of the country's Green Party, the official, told a public gathering that the held nationals were trying to establish a global community "wherein our humanity actually means something." At the same time, the diplomat the official criticized critics of "artificial anger" and stated that members of the aid convoy were "looking for publicity" and had been warned not to participate with the journey. The head of government the official told reporters that representatives had conveyed "emphatically to the authorities" that the safety of nationals was paramount. However, the leader refused to criticize the country's prevention of the convoy because there were "arguments on each side."