DIRCO confirms release of South Africans kidnapped by Israeli forces
The six South Africans were abducted while abord the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels trying to reach Gaza with aid and were detained at the Negev Prison in Israel.
Global Sumud Flotilla
South Africans detained in Israel are in good health after Flotilla interception
DIRCO said that the necessary procedures for their safe passage and return to South Africa are progressing steadily.
Ramaphosa demands immediate release of South African activists seized aboard Gaza aid Flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla said that, before illegally intercepting the ships, it appears as though the Israeli naval vessels intentionally damaged ship communications.
Activists on Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla express safety concerns
Activists, including Greta Thunberg and Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela, are aboard some of the Global Sumud Flotilla vessels.