New Zealanders detained after Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 2:24pm

In this story Winston Peters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Greta Thunberg

Three New Zealanders detained after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla are expected to be deported to Jordan on Wednesday. The group was intercepted in international waters last week. Another New Zealander remains in detention with no confirmed release date.

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1. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 6:36am

   Partner of NZ woman detained in Israel says she 'can't stand hearing the screams' (opens in new tab)

   • Two New Zealanders on board boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza (opens in new tab) Tue 7 Oct 2025, 7:56am
2. Waikato Times via RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 8:05am

   Partner of NZer detained in Israel says she 'can't stand hearing the screams' (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

   • New Zealanders detained from Gaza flotilla to be deported from Israel (opens in new tab) Tue 7 Oct 2025, 8:45am
3. Otago Daily TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 8:36am

   Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza (opens in new tab)

4. The PressTue 7 Oct 2025, 2:24pm

   Christchurch couple sail towards Gaza as Israeli forces intercept flotilla (opens in new tab)