Two Canadians on aid boats intercepted by Israel have been released, organizers say
Israel detained more than 180 activists aboard ships bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid
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Boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza reposition in the port during a symbolic send-off as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Barcelona, Spain, on April 12. (Joan Mateu Parra/The Associated Press)
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Two Canadians on aid boats intercepted by Israel have been released, organizers say
Israel detained more than 180 activists aboard ships bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid
The Canadian Press · Posted: May 02, 2026 5:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 3
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A boat sails off from a port.
Boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza reposition in the port during a symbolic send-off as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Barcelona, Spain, on April 12. (Joan Mateu Parra/The Associated Press)
A spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to deliver aid says two Canadians who were detained by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea have been released.
The Global Sumud Flotilla identified the Canadians as Marie Tota and Umir Tiar.
Tota is a nurse from Ontario and Tiar is a student from Quebec City, said Global Sumud Canada spokesperson Safa Chebbi
Two Canadians on aid boats intercepted by Israel have been released, organizers say | CBC News Loaded
