Ankara: Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesman Oncu Keceli announced on Saturday that 36 Turkish citizens detained by Israeli forces aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels in international waters are expected to return to Trkiye this afternoon on a special flight.

According to Anadolu Agency, Keceli stated that the final number of citizens set to return has not yet been determined. Efforts are ongoing to complete the necessary procedures for the remaining citizens to ensure their swift return to Trkiye. The spokesman also mentioned that the planned flight would include citizens of other countries.