At least five Australians reportedly among Global Sumud Flotilla passengers being held at prison in Negev desert

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Australian officials are travelling to the Israeli prison where passengers from the pro-Palestinian flotilla carrying aid to Gaza are detained, as they await confirmation of the number of citizens locked up.

At least five Australians are reported to have been among those arrested after the Israeli navy stopped the flotilla overnight, intercepting all but one of the vessels attempting to breach the blockade.

Source: Guardian - World News