France condemned the attack on the ships of the Global Fleet Sumud, the purpose of which was to deliver humanitarian aid in gas.
in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France about the attack on the “Global Fleet Sumud” it is noted that France carefully and with great concern monitors the movement of the fleet in the direction of Gaza. condemns any attacks at sea and calls for compliance with international law, in particular marine law. ” At the same time, it is stated that the participants of the flotilla were aware of the risks of this trip.
The Foreign Ministry notes that “the security of the country’s citizens is a priority in any situation. The ministry will perform consular protection functions to manage the consequences of the Global Fleet Sumud. In an incident that occurred at about 2:00 local time, during the attacks on 8 ships, sound bombs, chemicals and electronic interference were used using drones.
Despite small damage to the vessels, “the fleet decisively continues its way”.