Australians detained after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla
A flotilla attempting to reach Gaza has been intercepted by Israeli forces, leading to the detention of 11 Australians among hundreds. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking confirmation of their welfare. Organizers of the flotilla claim the interception is part of Israel's ongoing maritime blockade of Gaza.
- ▪Israeli forces have detained 11 Australians after intercepting ships trying to break the blockade of Gaza.
- ▪The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urgently seeking confirmation of the Australians' welfare.
- ▪The flotilla included over 50 ships and aimed to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Australians detained after Israel intercepted Gaza-bound flotillaTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarTue 19 May 2026 at 11:01amTue 19 May 2026 at 11:01amTue 19 May 2026 at 11:01amFlotilla media delegates say Bianca Pullman-Webb is among the 11 Australians detained by Israel. (Supplied)In short:A group of 11 Australians are among hundreds of people who have been detained after Israel intercepted Gaza-bound ships, flotilla organisers say.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade also said it believed the Australians had been detained and was "urgently seeking confirmation" of their welfare.The group's media delegate said their whereabouts and wellbeing were unknown.abc.net.au/news/australians-detained-after-israel-halts-gaza-flotilla/106695764Link copiedShareShare articleIsraeli forces have…
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