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Two Korean nationals detained by Israeli forces after joining a Gaza-bound aid flotilla returned home Friday vowing to sail to the territory again, despite a government-imposed passport ban, setting the stage for a deepening legal and diplomatic confrontation that has polarized public opinion. Supporters argue that humanitarian aid work is a fundamental right and the passport cancellation was unjust, while critics claim the activists’ actions place an undue burden on the state. Kim Ah-hyun, widely known by her activist name Haecho, and Kim Dong-hyeon arrived at Incheon International Airport at 6:24 a.m., after being freed from Israeli custody on Wednesday. The two, who were aboard different ships participating in the flotilla, were detained by Israeli forces in international waters on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Their return reignited debate over the limits of individual conscience and state responsibility. Supporters argue that humanitarian aid work is a fundamental right and that the passport cancellation was unjust. Meanwhile, critics questioned the activists’ judgement, saying