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Relatives of held participants from New Zealand have voiced worries about poor conditions in confinement facilities, featuring restricted entry to clean water and legal representation.

Flotilla Activists Face Deportation

Over dozens of crew members from various backgrounds are expected to be deported from the country, featuring twenty-eight French nationals, twenty-seven Greek nationals, 15 Italian citizens, and nine Swedish citizens.

Relative Reports of Harsh Conditions

The father of one detainee expressed grave apprehension about his son's condition, reporting: "I'm very worried about Samuel, as he remains in a holding cell currently, in a restricted area packed with numerous individuals... he has been without water and attorney access."

Medical Issues and Treatment

Rana's sister stated that her loved one had sustained an shoulder injury to her upper body, though the relatives remained uncertain about the details of how it happened.

"I urge the government to take action and secure the return of our dear ones home unharmed and in proper health," the family member stated.

Government Reactions

The Pacific nation's diplomatic corps provided a statement indicating that a official contact in the region had met with the citizens and that additional assistance would be provided in the following period.

At the same time, Israeli foreign ministry has denied allegations that some activists were prevented from seeing their legal representatives and stated that the constitutional protections of the activists were being "fully upheld."

Additional Reports of Mistreatment

Human rights organizations assisting the detained activists have reported that some of those in custody have endured poor treatment and bodily injury while in detention facilities.

• Lack of access medical treatment and prescription drugs
• Allegedly, a Muslim woman was compelled to take off her religious garment
• Restricted access to fundamental requirements

Government Positions

The co-leader of New Zealand's environmental party, the politician, informed a public gathering that the detained New Zealanders were working to create a society "where our humanity genuinely has value."

Simultaneously, foreign affairs minister the official accused other officials of "artificial anger" and suggested that members of the flotilla were "looking for publicity" and had been told not to participate with the mission.

The leader the political leader informed journalists that officials had conveyed "forcefully to the authorities" that the well-being of nationals was paramount.

Yet, the prime minister declined to criticize Israel's stopping of the convoy because there were "arguments on both sides."