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May 20, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Israeli forces detain South Africans from Gaza flotilla
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Six South Africans were detained after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted in international waters.
WHO: Israeli forces
WHAT: Detained six South Africans after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET
WHERE: International waters off the coasts of Cyprus and Crete
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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