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

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South Korea confirmed the release of its nationals detained by Israel after the seizure of a vessel intended for Gaza. The incident has drawn significant international attention and raised questions regarding maritime rights and humanitarian efforts in the region.

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. (Reporting by Joyce LeeEditing by Ed Davies)