Government ‘deeply concerned’ about safety of Australians aboard Gaza flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla is aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver aid

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The Australian government has said it is “deeply concerned” about the safety of its citizens on board a flotilla to Gaza, with expectations the boats will be intercepted by Israeli forces on Wednesday afternoon Australian time.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has said they have been in contact with six Australians confirmed to be on flotilla consisting of more than 40 ships.