The three Turkish MPs, who joined the Freedom Flotilla in support of Gazans and were detained by Israel, arrived in Istanbul on Oct. 9 following the announcement of a ceasefire.

The news was shared on social media by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Öncü Keçeli.

Keçeli said that the other 18 people were expected to arrive on Oct. 10 on a special flight organised by Turkish Airlines.

The MPs aboard the Sumud Fleet, which set sail to break the blockade on Gaza, were detained by Israeli forces. 

Saadet Party Hatay MP Necmettin Çalışkan, Saadet Party Bursa MP Mehmet Atmaca and Gelecek Party Denizli MP Sema Silkin Ün were deported via Azerbaijan.

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