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Canadians detained in Israel over Gaza-bound flotilla: Global Affairs
Two Canadians detained after Israeli forces intercepted a 40-ship flotilla carrying medicine and food to Gaza, involving about 500 participants including parliamentarians and activists.
- On Oct. 5, 2025, Global Affairs Canada said it is aware of two Canadian citizens detained in Israel after forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza but cannot share details due to privacy laws.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla organized to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and challenge Israel’s naval blockade in place since Hamas took control in 2007.
- Activists said multiple boats were intercepted with communications jammed and water cannons used, while the Israel Foreign Ministry said `137 more provocateurs of the Hamas-Sumud flotilla were deported today to Turkey`.
- Across Europe, protests erupted with rallies in Rome on Oct. 4 and demonstrations in Paris, Barcelona, and London, with Italian unions saying over two million attended.
- Global Affairs Canada said consular officials are in contact with local authorities and providing assistance, while the intercepted flotilla involved more than 40 civilian vessels and about 500 parliamentarians, lawyers and activists with some Canadians still trying to reach Gaza via the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
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Global Affairs Canada has not revealed the identity of these two citizens.
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Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada
Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza.
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2 Canadians detained in Israel after forces intercept Gaza flotilla: Global Affairs Canada
Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of two Canadian citizens who have been detained in Israel after forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's blockade of the enclave.
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L 82%
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