Nine Indonesian citizens detained by Israeli forces during the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 mission arrived home on May 24, 2026. Foreign Minister Sugiono condemned the action as a violation of international law.
The volunteers arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, in the afternoon. They flew from Istanbul to Dubai on May 23 at 19.35 and continued to Jakarta on May 24 at 04.10.
Sugiono stated that the detention of civilian volunteers carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza violated international law. He added that the Indonesian government succeeded in repatriating them thanks to coordination with Turkey and other countries.
Several volunteers reported experiencing physical violence during detention on military ships and at Ashdod Port. They said they were beaten, kicked, and electrocuted before being released on May 21.
Global Peace Convoy Indonesia Coordinator Maimon Herawati said the Global Sumud Flotilla is preparing legal steps against Israel to bring to international court. He mentioned there are already 35 arrest warrants against Israeli military personnel.
