Three New Zealanders return home after being detained in Israel

Friday 10 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 4:24pm

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Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour, and Samuel Leason have arrived in Auckland after being detained and deported by Israeli forces. The three New Zealanders were part of an international flotilla attempting to reach Gaza before being intercepted by the military.

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1. StuffFri 10 Oct 2025, 3:08pm

   Three Kiwis detained by Israeli forces to arrive back in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 10 Oct 2025, 4:24pm

   NZ flotilla members detained by Israeli forces arrive back in Auckland (opens in new tab)