Israeli forces fire at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, organisers say
Israeli forces have intercepted an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza, firing non-lethal shots at two boats. Organisers report that hundreds of passengers, including 11 Australians, have been detained during the operation. The Australian government is urgently seeking information on the welfare of its citizens who are unaccounted for after being taken to an Israeli port.
- ▪Israeli forces fired non-lethal shots at two boats in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza.
- ▪Over the past two days, 50 boats have been intercepted and hundreds of passengers detained, including 11 Australians.
- ▪The Australian government is working urgently to confirm the welfare of its detained citizens.
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Israel says no live ammunition used by troops filmed firing at Gaza flotilla boatsTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarWed 20 May 2026 at 9:42amWed 20 May 2026 at 9:42amWed 20 May 2026 at 9:42amLoading...In short:Israeli forces have fired "non-lethal" shots at two boats in an aid flotilla that was sailing towards Gaza.Over the past two days organisers say Israeli forces have intercepted 50 boats and detained hundreds of passengers, including 11 Australians.What's next?The whereabouts of those detained are unknown and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been working "urgently" to confirm the Australians' welfare.abc.net.au/news/israeli-forces-fire-shots-at-gaza-flotilla-organisers-say/106699628Link copiedShareShare articleIsraeli forces have fired on at least two vessels in an aid…
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