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11 Australians Reportedly Detained by Israel During Gaza Aid Flotilla

DFAT said the government was urgently seeking confirmation the reportedly detained Australians’ welfare.
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11 Australians Reportedly Detained by Israel During Gaza Aid Flotilla
People sit on the deck of a wooden boat flying international and Palestinian flags at the port in Marmaris, Turkey, on May 14, 2026. Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Eleven Australians are believed to be among a group of international activists detained while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla.

The convoy, made up of more than 50 boats from multiple countries, was carrying food, medicine and other supplies in an effort to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.

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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]