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New Zealand Detains Flotilla Participants Amid Gaza Crisis
10/5/2025
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Story summary
- New Zealand maintains a 'do not travel' advisory for Gaza.
- Sam Leason is among New Zealanders detained by Israel.
- New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Ministry provides consular support to detained citizens.
- Leason cites the bombing of children in Gaza as motivation for joining the flotilla.
- Israel deported 137 flotilla participants from 14 countries as the flotilla aims to deliver Gaza aid.
