Greece Criticized for Inaction on Israel's Interception of Humanitarian Flotilla

• •Turkey criticizes Greece for inaction on Israel's interception of humanitarian aid vessels.
• •U.N. expert Francesca Albanese warns Greece is being manipulated by Israel amid security concerns.
• •The incident raises significant questions about Greece's maritime sovereignty and international obligations.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has condemned Greece for its silence regarding Israel's military interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters. The Israeli navy intercepted the flotilla approximately 80 nautical miles west of Crete, jamming communications and boarding several ships carrying humanitarian aid. This incident, which occurred within Greece's search-and-rescue responsibility zone, has raised questions about Greece's adherence to international obligations and its maritime sovereignty claims. U.N. Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese criticized Greece's alignment with Israel and its inaction during the incident, stating that it undermines human rights and international law. Albanese warned that Israel is exploiting Greece's security concerns regarding Türkiye for its own strategic gain. The Greek government's response has been criticized, with public opinion questioning its military and political alignment with Israel. The situation has intensified scrutiny of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Defense Minister Nikos Dendias.