Families of New Zealanders detained in Israel seek government action
Monday 6 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Green Party, Israeli Forces
Families of three New Zealanders detained during a protest flotilla to Gaza spoke at an Auckland press conference. They expressed deep concern for Youssef Sammour, Rana Hamida, and Samuel Leason, with Hamida's sister revealing that one detainee is on a hunger strike.
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