Greece & South Africa

Greece: Greece confirmed the presence of vessels near its waters and stated that the Israeli interception occurred outside its jurisdiction, without prior notification.

South Africa: South African activists alleged beatings and torture by Israeli soldiers, with one activist noting the treatment was worse than under apartheid, and called for the South African government to pressure Israel.

Greece: Greece is one of the home countries for passengers being repatriated from the MV Hondius.

South Africa: South Africa is treating a British national who fell sick onboard the MV Hondius and was transferred to a private medical facility in Johannesburg. A Dutch woman who died in South Africa last month is also linked to the outbreak.