Seven Australians are now confirmed to be in Israeli detention, taken by force from international waters while participating in a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.
The Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian convoy carrying food, water, and medical aid, was attempting to break the siege on Gaza when it was intercepted on October 2nd, some 70 kilometres off the coast.
Now, the Australian Government has confirmed that those detained have been tortured; including Surya McEwen, a humanitarian worker from Melbourne.
Image: [L-R] Surya McEwen, Jacinta McEwen (mother), Anandan McEwen (brother) – Image Supplied
Produced By: Moemina Shukur
Featured In Story: Jessica Mamone- friend of Surya and Support Team., and Talitha Mitchell – Spokesperson for Global Movement to Gaza.
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 7 October 2025