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Loved ones of held campaigners from New Zealand have voiced worries about difficult circumstances in confinement facilities, involving lack of access to drinking water and attorney access.

Flotilla Crew Members Face Expulsion

Over seventy activists from multiple nationalities are prepared to be removed from the country, featuring 28 people from France, twenty-seven Greek citizens, 15 Italian citizens, and nine Swedes.

Loved One Accounts of Poor Conditions

Samuel's father expressed serious worry about his son's situation, reporting: "I'm very worried about him, as he remains in a holding cell currently, in a confined space crowded with numerous individuals... he has been denied water and attorney access."

Injuries and Treatment

Heba Hamida stated that her family member had sustained an injury to her shoulder, though the loved ones remained uncertain about the specifics of how it happened.

"I request the government to react and secure the return of our dear ones safely safe and in good health," Hamida commented.

Political Statements

The Pacific nation's foreign ministry issued a statement indicating that a diplomatic representative in Tel Aviv had visited the nationals and that ongoing help would be offered in the near future.

Meanwhile, Israel's government officials has disputed claims that some detainees were refused entry their attorneys and maintained that the legal rights of the detainees were being "entirely maintained."

Further Allegations of Mistreatment

Human rights organizations working with the held activists have claimed that some of those in detention have experienced abuse and physical harm while in confinement centers.

• Being denied medical treatment and prescription drugs
• In one case, a Muslim woman was pressured to take off her hijab
• Limited access to basic necessities

Political Positions

A prominent member of New Zealand's environmental party, the politician, stated to a press conference that the held nationals were attempting to create a global community "wherein our compassion truly matters."

At the same time, the government official Winston Peters accused political opponents of "faux moral outrage" and suggested that members of the aid convoy were "seeking attention" and had been warned not to proceed with the journey.

The head of government Christopher Luxon informed the media that officials had conveyed "emphatically to the Israeli government" that the security of citzens was paramount.

Yet, the official refused to condemn the country's interception of the mission because there were "viewpoints on each side."