"Alexa Stewart, a spokesperson for the flotilla, stated that just two Australians remained in communication after 22 boats were intercepted in international waters, raising concerns about the safety of those detained."
"CCTV footage showed members of the IDF boarding the vessels carrying Australians, with pre-recorded messages indicating that they had been kidnapped against their will, intensifying fears for their safety."
"Zack Schofield's partner expressed her fear, stating, 'I got a text message telling me that he was OK and he loved me, then I saw a video of him being abducted.'"
A Newcastle man's family has pleaded for his safety after he was among at least six Australians intercepted by the Israeli navy while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The Global Sumud flotilla, consisting of over 50 boats, aimed to provide 500 tonnes of aid. As of Thursday, only two Australians remained in communication after 22 boats were intercepted. Reports indicate that several Australians, including climate activist Zack Schofield, have been detained by the Israel Defense Forces, raising fears among their families about their safety.
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