New Zealanders detained in Israel receive consular support
Sunday 5 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Greta Thunberg
Samuel Leason and two Palestinian-New Zealanders are being held by Israeli authorities after their humanitarian flotilla was intercepted. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed a consular partner has met with the group in Tel Aviv.
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