The meeting, scheduled for 2 PM at the Palácio de Belém in Lisbon, was announced by the Presidency of the Republic in an official statement, noting that the meeting is being held at the request of the BE.
At least 13 vessels part of the flotilla were intercepted by the Israeli Navy, with one being rammed in international waters, according to the Sumud Global flotilla organization.
An Italian group from the flotilla has reported that more vessels have already been intercepted. Among those detained are Bloco de Esquerda coordinator Mariana Mortágua, Portuguese actress Sofia Aparício, and activist Miguel Duarte.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro expressed hopes today that the three Portuguese citizens detained by Israel will return to the country “without incident,” asserting that the humanitarian flotilla’s message was conveyed.
“Our expectation is that everything will proceed smoothly and that the return of these Portuguese citizens will also occur without any type of incident,” said Luís Montenegro to journalists after a breakfast with British counterpart Keir Starmer in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Prime Minister stated that the government is “in contact with Israeli authorities to safeguard the situation of these Portuguese citizens,” as is the duty towards all national citizens, “noting that one of these individuals is also a holder of a sovereign organ.”
The Prime Minister also expressed hope that all humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, which has been blocked by Israel for several months.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced today that some activists from the Sumud Global flotilla, arrested in recent hours, will be transferred to Israeli territory.
According to a statement from the Israeli diplomatic network disseminated through social media, the members of the humanitarian flotilla who were detained “are safe and in good health.”
The document indicates that Israel will initiate deportation procedures to Europe after the detained individuals are transferred to Israeli territory.
The note does not specify the identities of the first detainees to be transferred to Israel.
