Overview
- The six participants arrived in Mexico City after repatriation, where the Foreign Ministry facilitated medical evaluations and migration procedures.
- They say Israeli forces detained them on October 1 in international waters as they attempted to join the Global Sumud mission to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- The group alleges psychological and physical mistreatment, enforced isolation, and for one activist the denial of needed medication.
- They report their vessels were hit by explosive drones and confronted by boats using water cannons, preventing delivery of medicines and food.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government covered their travel costs and indicated she is willing to meet with them upon request.