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FIDAN LAUNCHES DIPLOMATIC PUSH AMID NEW FLOTILLA CRISIS
Foreign Affairs Apr 30, 2026

FIDAN LAUNCHES DIPLOMATIC PUSH AMID NEW FLOTILLA CRISIS

After Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete, detaining at least 20 Turkish nationals among approximately 175 activists on board, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan moved quickly on the diplomatic front, holding back-to-back calls with his Spanish and Greek counterparts.

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