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Families of held activists from New Zealand have raised alarms about harsh treatment in Israel's custody, involving restricted entry to clean water and attorney access.

Humanitarian Mission Activists Encounter Expulsion

Over dozens of crew members from different countries are scheduled to be removed from the country, among them 28 French nationals, twenty-seven Greek citizens, 15 Italian nationals, and 9 Swedish nationals.

Family Accounts of Difficult Circumstances

Adrian Leason shared deep concern about his son's condition, saying: "I'm very worried about him, as he sits in a holding cell at this moment, in a confined space packed with numerous individuals... he has been without water and attorney access."

Health Concerns and Management

The sister of another detainee reported that her family member had sustained an physical harm to her shoulder, though the family remained uncertain about the specifics of how it took place.

"I urge the government to respond and bring our family members back secure and in healthy condition," the family member stated.

Government Statements

The Pacific nation's diplomatic corps issued a statement stating that a consular partner in Israel had consulted the citizens and that additional assistance would be made available in the near future.

At the same time, Israel's diplomatic authorities has rejected allegations that some activists were prevented from seeing their legal representatives and maintained that the constitutional protections of the individuals were being "completely protected."

Further Reports of Mistreatment

Human rights organizations assisting the arrested activists have claimed that some of those in confinement have endured abuse and physical harm while in confinement centers.

• Refusal of medical care and medication
• Reportedly, a female detainee was pressured to remove her hijab
• Restricted access to essential items

Political Responses

A prominent member of the country's political group, the official, told a public gathering that the arrested citizens were working to create a society "in which our compassion truly means something."

Meanwhile, foreign affairs minister the official criticized other officials of "false indignation" and stated that participants of the flotilla were "seeking attention" and had been warned not to engage with the expedition.

The leader the political leader told the media that officials had expressed "forcefully to the authorities" that the well-being of nationals was crucial.

Nevertheless, the official declined to denounce Israel's prevention of the convoy because there were "viewpoints on both sides."