Gaza flotilla Greeks to return home Monday, foreign ministry says

Greece's foreign ministry on Sunday said 27 citizens detained on a Gaza aid flotilla were to return from detention in Israel on Monday, as separate protests were held in the capital.

The foreign ministry in a statement, said a Greek embassy delegation had visited the 27 who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla in detention.

"All of them are in good health and are receiving all necessary support," the ministry said.

"A special flight will depart from the nearby Eilat-Ramon International Airport to safely return the Greek citizens to Athens (on Monday)," it said.