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Loved ones of detained activists from New Zealand have expressed concern about poor conditions in Israel's custody, involving restricted entry to drinking water and legal counsel.

Aid Convoy Crew Members Experience Removal

Over dozens of activists from multiple countries are prepared to be deported from Israel, featuring twenty-eight French citizens, 27 Greek nationals, 15 Italian nationals, and nine Swedes.

Family Accounts of Difficult Conditions

The father of one detainee shared serious worry about his son's circumstances, reporting: "I'm deeply concerned about my son, as he sits in a holding cell right now, in a restricted area crammed with other detainees... he has been denied water and legal representation."

Health Concerns and Handling

The sister of another detainee stated that her loved one had sustained an injury to her upper body, though the family remained uncertain about the circumstances of how it took place.

"I urge the government to take action and bring our loved ones safely unharmed and in healthy condition," Hamida commented.

Political Statements

New Zealand's diplomatic corps provided a declaration confirming that a diplomatic representative in the region had visited the nationals and that further support would be offered in the following period.

At the same time, Israel's diplomatic authorities has rejected claims that some activists were refused entry their legal representatives and maintained that the constitutional protections of the activists were being "completely protected."

Further Claims of Poor Treatment

Advocacy groups representing the arrested participants have claimed that some of those in custody have endured mistreatment and physical violence while in Israeli custody.

• Being denied healthcare services and medication
• In one case, a woman of faith was forced to remove her religious garment
• Restricted access to fundamental requirements

Political Responses

The co-leader of New Zealand's political group, Chlöe Swarbrick, informed a press conference that the arrested citizens were working to establish a global community "in which our compassion actually means something."

At the same time, foreign affairs minister the minister criticized other officials of "artificial anger" and suggested that participants of the humanitarian mission were "seeking attention" and had been warned not to proceed with the mission.

Prime Minister the official informed journalists that diplomats had communicated "forcefully to the Israeli government" that the well-being of citzens was paramount.

Nevertheless, the official refused to criticize Israel's interception of the flotilla because there were "viewpoints on multiple sides."