California activists part of flotilla deported for trying to enter Gaza
A group of Bay Area activists was deported by the Israeli military after attempting to enter Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists were intercepted in international waters while trying to deliver humanitarian aid. Lawmakers in California are urging the U.S. government to ensure their safe return home.
- ▪The activists were part of a flotilla that was detained by the Israeli military in international waters.
- ▪More than 400 activists were on board the vessel when it was intercepted.
- ▪California lawmakers are calling on the U.S. government to secure the safe return of those deported to Turkey.
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Metro California activists part of flotilla deported for trying to enter Gaza By Katie Jerkovich Published May 21, 2026, 11:03 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A group of activists from the Bay Area are part of the Gaza protest flotilla that was detained in international waters by the Israeli military and deported to Turkey. More than 400 activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla organization had their vessel intercepted on Monday by the Israeli naval forces. Family members of several Bay Area residents and a former native of San Francisco said their loved ones were part of those who were deported from Israel to Istanbul on Thursday.
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