Government ‘urgently seeking’ status of 11 Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel
The Australian government is urgently seeking information regarding the welfare of 11 citizens detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. These individuals were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted in international waters. The flotilla organizers claim that the Israeli military surrounded their ships, which were carrying activists from various countries.
- ▪Eleven Australians were detained by the Israel Defense Forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza.
- ▪The Global Sumud Flotilla consisted of 38 ships carrying 319 activists when they were intercepted.
- ▪The Australian government is seeking confirmation of the detainees' welfare and has urged humane treatment in line with international norms.
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- ▪ Gaza flotilla activists detained in Israel after interception, rights group says — Straits Times — World
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Sam Woripa Watson and Anny Mokotow who are crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla Australia en route to Gaza in May 2026. They are among 11 Australians detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Photograph: Global Sumud FlotillaView image in fullscreenSam Woripa Watson and Anny Mokotow who are crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla Australia en route to Gaza in May 2026. They are among 11 Australians detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Photograph: Global Sumud FlotillaGaza flotillaGovernment ‘urgently seeking’ status of 11 Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel Global Sumud Flotilla organisers say 38 ships holding 319 activists were about 250 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza when they were intercepted Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
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