The three Newfoundland activists taking part in the so-called Freedom Flotilla to Gaza have been captured by Israeli forces, according to Palestine Action YYT.

Sadie Mees, Nikita Stapleton, and Devony Ellis are believed to be among those who have been detained while in international waters.

The group is calling on the federal government to immediately demand the release of those who have been detained, condemn Israel’s actions, and to implement an arms embargo and economic and diplomatic sanctions against Israel.

They say legal advisors are on site in Israel to offer support.

Representative Claire Genest says they haven’t heard from the Newfoundlanders on board since the vessel was intercepted around 11:00 Tuesday night.

She says there is a blackout on communications right now, and th

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