A boat from the Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean sea off the Gaza Strip waters, is escorted towards the southern port of Ashdod on October 2.
The group of South Africans detained in Israel after joining a Gaza-bound aid flotilla has been confirmed safe and healthy, with plans for their return home underway.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said on Sunday that its specialist team had met with the detainees at the Negev prison facility in Israel.
Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri said, “Today our specialist team met with the South African delegation at the Negev Israeli prison facility."
"The delegation has confirmed the detainees are in good health and in high spirits.
"The necessary procedures for their safe passage and return home to SA are advancing steadily.”
[SRC] https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-10-06-dirco-confirms-safety-of-south-africans-detained-in-gaza-aid-flotilla/
