Former Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan Freed from Israeli Custody After Gaza Aid Mission Arrest
Former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has been released from Israeli detention after being arrested while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy attempting to deliver aid to Gaza through the Mediterranean Sea.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The flotilla, carrying 479 international activists, was intercepted by Israeli forces around 6–7 October 2025. Among those detained were prominent climate activist Greta Thunberg and several others from different countries.
According to reports, Israel accused the flotilla of supporting Hamas and detained many of its participants. Greta Thunberg and 341 activists were deported on 6 October, while Mushtaq Ahmad Khan was freed a day later. He is now safe at the Pakistani Embassy in Amman, Jordan, and is expected to return to Pakistan soon.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed Khan’s release on X (formerly Twitter), thanking friendly nations for their support in diplomatic efforts to secure his freedom.
Claims of Mistreatment in Israeli Custody
After his release, Mushtaq Ahmad Khan shared a video message describing the harsh conditions faced by detainees. He alleged that more than 150 activists were tortured, with dogs set upon them, and that they were chained, beaten, and psychologically abused during detention.
He called the prison conditions “inhumane and degrading” and accused Israeli authorities of committing serious human rights violations. The video was recorded in Jordan, where Khan vowed to continue supporting the freedom of Palestine and the protection of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Greta Thunberg’s Reaction
Greta Thunberg, who was released earlier, criticised world governments for what she described as “complicity in Israeli aggression.” She shared her experience of detention but did not confirm reports of physical abuse involving dogs or chaining.
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Response
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Pakistan had been in close contact with Israeli and Jordanian authorities through diplomatic channels. The ministry confirmed that efforts are now underway to arrange Khan’s return to Pakistan.
This incident has renewed global attention on Israel’s treatment of humanitarian activists and ongoing human rights concerns linked to the Gaza conflict.
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