South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure

SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential ​Blue House ‌said on Thursday that some ​of ​its nationals who had ⁠been in ​held in ​Israeli custody had been released.

Seoul, which ​had earlier ​expressed strong regret over ‌Israel's ⁠seizure of an aid vessel bound ​for ​Gaza ⁠and the arrest ​of its ​nationals, ⁠welcomed their release, a ⁠presidential ​spokesperson said.

The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here.

Reporting ​by Joyce Lee Editing ​by Ed Davies

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab

  • Suggested Topics:

  • Asia Pacific

  • X

  • Facebook

  • Linkedin

  • Email

  • Link

Purchase Licensing Rights

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Repost
  • Share
Comment
Add a comment
Add a comment
No comments
  • Pinned