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New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spanish citizens from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla would be deported during the day via Türkiye. The Global Sumud flotilla's 50 vessels were seized by Israel, carrying 428 people from 44 countries.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden on May 21-22, focusing on preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara, alliance unity, support for Ukraine, and developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's "piracy and banditry" against the Global Sumud Flotilla "in the strongest terms," saying Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice.The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said Spanish citizens from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla would be deported during the day via Türkiye. The Global Sumud flotilla's 50 vessels were seized by Israel, carrying 428 people from 44 countries.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden on May 21-22, focusing on preparations for the July NATO summit in Ankara, alliance unity, support for Ukraine, and developments related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israel's "piracy and banditry" against the Global Sumud Flotilla "in the strongest terms," saying Israel's attacks on the aid mission will not stop international solidarity with Palestinians or the pursuit of justice.The Israeli army has begun attacking and intercepting the Gaza-bound Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, Israeli media reported. The flotilla, consisting of 54 boats, set sail from Türkiye in a renewed attempt to break Israel's blockade of Gaza.

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Turkish athlete Eray Samdan wins silver in men's 67kg karate

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Turkish athlete Eray Samdan wins silver in men's 67kg karate

Eray Şamdan

24-year-old secures Turkey's 1st-ever Olympic medal in karate

Eray Samdan of Turkey won a silver in men's 67kg karate at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. It is Turkey's first ever Olympic medal in karate.

The 24-year-old lost to France's Steven da Costa 5-0, who achieved a gold.

Samdan won a bronze and gold at the European Karate Championships of 2019 and 2021 respectively.

Titles :Eray Samdan karate silver medal 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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