Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of two Canadian citizens who have been detained in Israel after forces intercepted a flotilla headed to Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's blockade of the enclave.

In a statement to Radio-Canada, Global Affairs Canada said consular officials are in contact with local authorities and providing assistance to those who request it.

The department also said it is unable to confirm the total number of Canadian citizens participating in the initiative, organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF).

The flotilla was transporting medicine and food to Gaza and consisted of more than 40 civilian vessels with about 500 parliamentarians, lawyers and activists including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg.

Crew members sit in a circle aboard an aid vessel bou

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