Background on the Mexican Participants
Six Mexican citizens, who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla as part of a humanitarian mission in Gaza, have been released from Israeli detention and are on their way back to Mexico. The individuals are Sol González Eguía, Ernesto Ledesma, Arlín Medrano, Carlos Pérez Osorio, Diego Vázquez, and Laura Veléz Ruiz Gaitán.
Who are these Mexican citizens?
These six Mexicans are activists who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Their participation highlights Mexico’s commitment to humanitarian efforts and solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
Diplomatic Efforts and Support
The Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) confirmed the release and facilitated their repatriation through diplomatic channels. The Mexican citizens were transferred to Amman, Jordan, where they were greeted by the Mexican ambassador to Jordan and the Mexican ambassador to Israel, who will accompany them to Mexico City.
The SRE expressed gratitude towards the Jordanian government for their support in ensuring the safe return of these Mexican nationals.
SRE’s Priorities
The SRE emphasized that their primary concern is the safety and well-being of all Mexican citizens abroad. This recent successful repatriation demonstrates their dedication to protecting and supporting Mexicans engaging in international humanitarian missions.
Remaining Detained Activists
Despite the release of these six Mexicans, nine activists remain detained in Israel following the boarding of the Global Sumud Flotilla last week. Among them is Spanish activist Reyes Rigo, who was accused of assaulting a prison officer during a medical examination and will remain in custody until at least Wednesday.
The remaining 48 Spanish activists have already been released, while Israeli authorities have deported other international activists via air and land routes. Over 130 individuals from various nationalities, including Mexico, have been transferred across the Jordanian border.
These countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who were the Mexican citizens released from Israeli detention? Sol González Eguía, Ernesto Ledesma, Arlín Medrano, Carlos Pérez Osorio, Diego Vázquez, and Laura Veléz Ruiz Gaitán.
- What was their mission in Gaza? They were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- How were they released? The Mexican government, through the SRE, facilitated their release via diplomatic efforts and ensured their safe return to Mexico.
- How many activists remain detained in Israel? Nine activists, including Spanish citizen Reyes Rigo, are still in custody.
- Which countries’ citizens have been deported from Israel? Over 130 individuals from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States have been deported.
