Christchurch man and partner detained by Israeli forces

Thursday 9 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 9 Oct 2025, 2:46pm

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Will Alexander and his German partner, Ava Mulla, have been taken by Israeli forces while on an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza. The couple was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition attempting to deliver humanitarian aid. Alexander's family expressed concern for his welfare after losing contact with him.

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1. Waikato Times via RNZThu 9 Oct 2025, 10:35am

   Christchurch couple in Israeli hands after flotilla intercept (opens in new tab)

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

2. StuffThu 9 Oct 2025, 2:46pm

   Family of Kiwi taken ‘against his will’ by Israeli forces hope for quick release (opens in new tab)