Israeli forces intercept Gaza flotilla with Australians on board | ABC NEWS

The organisers of a flotilla of ships trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza say Israel's navy has intercepted the vessels off the coast of Cyprus.

There are more than 50 ships in the flotilla and 11 Australians are said to be among the crews.

The Global Sumud Flotilla's organisers say their names are Anny Mokotow, Bianca Pullman-Webb, Neve O'Connor, Violet Coco, Gemma O'Toole, Sam Woripa Watson, Zack Schofield, Helen O'Sullivan, Juliet Lamont, Isla Lamont and Surya McEwan.

Live tracking data provided by the flotilla showed at least 27 ships had been intercepted by late on Monday afternoon.

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