Dfat officials ‘urgently seeking’ status of 11 Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel

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Eleven Australians participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla were detained by Israeli forces in international waters off Cyprus on Monday, with the Australian government "urgently seeking" confirmation of their welfare. Organizers dispute Israel's claim that no aid was found on the vessels, which were attempting to breach the Gaza naval blockade.

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Global Sumud Flotilla organisers say 38 ships holding 319 activists were about 250 nautical miles from the coast of Gaza when they were interceptedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEleven Australians attempting to deliver aid to Gaza as part of a global flotilla have been detained by Israeli forces in international waters off the coast of Cyprus, with the government “urgently seeking” confirmation of their welfare. On

Dfat officials ‘urgently seeking’ status of 11 Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel

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