The Israeli military intercepted a nine-boat flotilla trying to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza early Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea and detained scores of activists on board, the flotilla organizers and the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

The ministry said the 145 activists taking part in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition & Thousand Madleens to Gaza, were in good health and were being brought to shore in Israel for processing before they are deported.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday the government was aware of six Canadians who are detained in Israel. She said Global Affairs Canada was in touch with Israeli authorities and offering consular services to the Canadians.

“Canada urges Israel to ensure the safety of our citizens and to facilitate their swift

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