PM condemns Israeli attack on Sumud flotilla, demands immediate release of detainees

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attack by the Israeli army on the Gobel Sumud flotilla.

The Prime Minister said in a message on social media that more than 450 aid workers from 44 countries were on board the flotilla, who were illegally detained by the Israeli army.

Shehbaz Sharif stated that the only crime of these people was that they were carrying aid for the helpless and oppressed Palestinian people.

He demanded the immediate release of all these workers and the uninterrupted delivery of aid to the Palestinians.

Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly attack by Israeli forces on the 40 vessel Samud Gaza flotilla, carrying over 450 humanitarian workers from 44 countries.
We hope and pray for the safety of all those who have been illegally apprehended by Israeli forces and call for their…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 1, 2025

The Prime Minister said that this aid should reach the deserving people, and the biggest need of the hour is to immediately stop Israeli brutality and ensure the establishment of lasting peace in Palestine.

He hoped and prayed for the safety of all those who have been illegally apprehended by Israeli forces and call for their immediate release.

This barbarity must end. Peace must be given a chance and humanitarian aid must reach those in need.

Meanwhile, Turkey also strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the flotilla, calling the act an act of terrorism.

It is pertinent to note that the Israeli Navy raided and seized several boats of the Global Sumud flotilla, after which the people on board the ships and boats were detained and transferred to an Israeli port.