Three New Zealanders detained after Gaza aid flotilla intercepted

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7:01pm

In this story Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Greta Thunberg, Israeli Forces

Israeli forces have intercepted a humanitarian flotilla attempting to break the blockade of Gaza, detaining three New Zealanders. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged Israel to follow international law regarding the detainees. Organisers say 13 boats were stopped, while 30 others continue towards the Palestinian enclave.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 2 Oct 2025, 11:57am

   ‘Safety of New Zealanders is paramount’: Foreign Affairs Ministry responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel (opens in new tab)

   • Gaza aid flotilla: Kiwi teenager Samuel Leason’s father says son plans to stay in strip (opens in new tab) Thu 2 Oct 2025, 7:01pm
2. Otago Daily TimesThu 2 Oct 2025, 12:26pm

   Kiwi teen on board intercepted Gaza flotilla ship (opens in new tab)

   • 13 Gaza aid boats stopped as dozens sail on (opens in new tab) Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6:16pm
3. 1News via RNZThu 2 Oct 2025, 1:50pm

   Kiwi teen on board Gaza flotilla ship intercepted by Israeli forces (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via The PostThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:02pm

   NZ urges Israel to follow law after Kiwi detained on Gaza-bound aid flotilla (opens in new tab)