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Relatives of held campaigners from New Zealand have voiced worries about difficult circumstances in Israeli detention, including restricted entry to clean water and attorney access.

Flotilla Crew Members Face Deportation

Over seventy crew members from different backgrounds are prepared to be expelled from the country, including 28 French citizens, 27 Greek citizens, fifteen Italian citizens, and nine Swedish nationals.

Relative Reports of Difficult Circumstances

Adrian Leason expressed deep concern about his son's situation, stating: "I'm very worried about him, as he remains in a detention cell right now, in a cage crowded with many other people... he has been denied water and legal counsel."

Injuries and Management

The sister of another detainee mentioned that her sister had experienced an physical harm to her arm, though the relatives remained unsure about the specifics of how it happened.

"I request the officials to react and secure the return of our loved ones back secure and in good health," the relative said.

Official Statements

The Pacific nation's diplomatic corps provided a statement indicating that a consular partner in Israel had consulted the citizens and that additional assistance would be offered in the following period.

Meanwhile, Israeli diplomatic authorities has disputed allegations that some activists were refused entry their attorneys and maintained that the due process rights of the individuals were being "entirely maintained."

More Allegations of Harsh Conditions

Human rights organizations representing the detained participants have alleged that some of those in detention have faced poor treatment and physical violence while in Israeli custody.

• Lack of access medical treatment and medication
• Reportedly, a woman of faith was compelled to remove her head covering
• Restricted access to basic necessities

Official Reactions

The representative of New Zealand's Green Party, Chlöe Swarbrick, stated to a press conference that the held nationals were attempting to create a global community "where our compassion actually means something."

Meanwhile, foreign affairs minister the minister accused other officials of "faux moral outrage" and suggested that members of the humanitarian mission were "seeking attention" and had been warned not to proceed with the mission.

The head of government Christopher Luxon told reporters that officials had communicated "forcefully to the officials" that the safety of citzens was crucial.

Nevertheless, the leader avoided to denounce Israel's interception of the flotilla because there were "arguments on multiple sides."