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Loved ones of detained campaigners from New Zealand have raised alarms about harsh treatment in Israel's custody, involving limited availability to clean water and legal representation.

Humanitarian Mission Crew Members Experience Expulsion

Approximately 70 activists from various backgrounds are prepared to be deported from the country, including twenty-eight French citizens, twenty-seven Greek nationals, fifteen Italian citizens, and 9 Swedes.

Loved One Reports of Difficult Circumstances

Samuel's father voiced deep concern about his son's circumstances, reporting: "I'm very worried about Samuel, as he is held in a cell at this moment, in a confined space crammed with many other people... he has been without water and legal counsel."

Health Concerns and Treatment

Rana's sister stated that her family member had suffered an shoulder injury to her arm, though the relatives remained uncertain about the circumstances of how it occurred.

"I request the authorities to react and return our family members safely safe and in proper health," Hamida stated.

Government Responses

The Pacific nation's diplomatic corps issued a declaration confirming that a consular partner in Israel had visited the nationals and that further support would be made available in the following period.

Simultaneously, Israel's foreign ministry has disputed allegations that some detainees were denied access their attorneys and stated that the due process rights of the activists were being "fully upheld."

More Allegations of Poor Treatment

Legal representatives assisting the arrested individuals have reported that some of those in custody have faced abuse and physical harm while in confinement centers.

• Refusal of medical treatment and prescription drugs
• Reportedly, a female detainee was compelled to take off her head covering
• Inadequate access to basic necessities

Political Positions

A prominent member of the country's political group, Chlöe Swarbrick, stated to a media briefing that the held nationals were trying to establish a society "wherein our compassion actually has value."

Meanwhile, the diplomat the minister accused critics of "false indignation" and stated that individuals of the flotilla were "seeking attention" and had been told not to engage with the journey.

Prime Minister the political leader told the media that representatives had conveyed "emphatically to the officials" that the safety of New Zealanders was paramount.

Nevertheless, the leader avoided to criticize the country's prevention of the convoy because there were "arguments on both sides."