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Australian Group Alleges Israeli Military 'Kidnapped' Citizens in International Waters
Australian Group Alleges 'Kidnapping by Israeli Forces'
Participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla have alleged that Australian citizens were 'kidnapped' by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in international waters. They state that those taken include academics, doctors, students, activists, and filmmakers. The group criticized that this marks the second instance of Israel illegally abducting Australian citizens in international waters, with the Australian government remaining silent.
Call for Australian Government Intervention
The Flotilla participants warned that as long as the Australian government continues to support Israel's 'genocide', Australians will continue to sail. They expressed frustration that their government is failing them in international waters and urged the Australian government to take all possible measures to ensure their safety. This incident draws international attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
*Source: The Guardian World (2026-05-19)*
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