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Canadians Detained on Gaza Flotilla Freed or En Route Home After Israeli Interception

The mission sought to deliver aid during a UN-recognized famine.

Overview

  • Three Newfoundlanders detained on the flotilla — Devoney Ellis, Sadie Mees and Nikita Stapleton — have been released and reached Jordan, relatives and a local group said.
  • Indigenous activist Mskwaasin Agnew has landed in Toronto after being deported to Istanbul, while fellow Canadians Nimâ Machouf and Khurram Musti Khan were reported to be traveling home.
  • Israel’s Foreign Ministry said 145 activists were brought ashore after the interception for processing and deportation.
  • Deportations have routed many detainees through Istanbul, with roughly 100 from one vessel flown there before onward travel.
  • Detainees and families alleged rough treatment and denial of medication, claims Israel has rejected.