A group of Australians who were detained in an Israeli prison after being arrested as part of the pro-Palestinian flotilla carrying aid to Gaza have been deported to Jordan.

Confirmation that the seven Australian citizens had been released by Israeli authorities was received on Tuesday night, following Australian government representations to authorities on the ground.

The government raised the welfare and treatment of Australians who were detained with Israel in Tel Aviv and in Canberra.

The Israeli navy stopped the Global Sumud Flotilla last week, intercepting all but one of the vessels attempting to breach the blockade. On Friday, all 42 vessels were confirmed to have been stopped by Israeli forces .

The flotilla was carrying about 500 people, including parliamentarians, lawye

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