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Relatives of detained participants from the Pacific nation have voiced worries about harsh treatment in confinement facilities, involving lack of access to drinking water and legal counsel.

Aid Convoy Crew Members Experience Expulsion

Approximately dozens of crew members from various backgrounds are expected to be removed from Israel, featuring 28 French nationals, twenty-seven Greek citizens, 15 Italian citizens, and nine Swedes.

Loved One Reports of Difficult Situations

Samuel's father voiced serious worry about his son's situation, reporting: "I'm very worried about my son, as he sits in a cell right now, in a restricted area packed with many other people... he has been denied water and legal representation."

Health Concerns and Management

The sister of another detainee mentioned that her family member had experienced an physical harm to her arm, though the family remained unsure about the details of how it took place.

"I urge the government to respond and return our dear ones safely secure and in healthy condition," Hamida stated.

Government Statements

New Zealand's foreign ministry provided a statement indicating that a consular partner in Tel Aviv had visited the citizens and that additional assistance would be offered in the following period.

Meanwhile, Israeli foreign ministry has disputed accusations that some detainees were denied access their lawyers and stated that the due process rights of the detainees were being "completely protected."

Additional Allegations of Harsh Conditions

Advocacy groups representing the arrested activists have alleged that some of those in confinement have faced mistreatment and physical harm while in Israeli custody.

• Refusal of medical care and prescription drugs
• In one case, a woman of faith was forced to remove her religious garment
• Restricted access to basic necessities

Political Positions

The representative of the country's political group, the politician, stated to a press conference that the arrested citizens were working to create a world "wherein our human dignity genuinely matters."

At the same time, foreign affairs minister the official criticized other officials of "artificial anger" and stated that members of the aid convoy were "seeking attention" and had been told not to participate with the journey.

The head of government Christopher Luxon informed the media that diplomats had expressed "forcefully to the authorities" that the safety of citzens was paramount.

Nevertheless, the prime minister refused to criticize Israel's prevention of the mission because there were "arguments on both sides."