Eleven Australian flotilla activists released from Israeli detention
Eleven Australian activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have been released from Israeli detention and flown to Türkiye. Their release follows international outcry regarding their treatment while in custody after being intercepted at sea. The activists were part of a larger group detained by Israeli forces while attempting to break the blockade of Gaza.
- ▪The eleven Australians were detained by Israel after their flotilla was intercepted while trying to reach Gaza.
- ▪They were deported to Türkiye following a global outcry over their treatment in custody.
- ▪Upon arrival in Istanbul, one activist expressed their commitment to the Palestinian cause despite their ordeal.
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Eleven Australian activists from Global Sumud Flotilla releasedTopic:ActivismFri 22 May 2026 at 10:58amFri 22 May 2026 at 10:58amFri 22 May 2026 at 10:58amActivists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla were flown to Türkiye. (Reuters: Murad Sezer)abc.net.au/news/australian-activists-released-from-israel-detention/106710590Link copiedShareShare articleEleven Australian activists who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla crew detained by Israel are now in Türkiye.Israel said it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces on Thursday, local time, as the first group arrived in Türkiye following global outcry over their treatment in custody.Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek told ABC News Breakfast the 11 Australians were in Istanbul and being assisted by…
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