11 Australian activists detained by Israel arrive in Türkiye

Eleven Australian activists who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla crew detained by Israel are now in Türkiye.

Israel said it had deported all the foreign activists seized by its forces on Thursday, local time, as the first group arrived in Türkiye following global outcry over their treatment in custody.

Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek told ABC News Breakfast the 11 Australians were in Istanbul and being assisted by Australians officials.

She wasn't able to confirm if they're injured or dealing with illness after their detention.

Hundreds of activists from countries around the world were placed in detention in Israel after they were intercepted at sea on Monday while making the latest in a string of attempts to break the blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Turkish foreign ministry sources said 422 activists, among them 85 Turkish nationals, were flown from southern Israel on three planes chartered by Ankara.

Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, sparked widespread condemnation and a diplomatic backlash by posting a video showing the detained activists with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground.

Israel's foreign ministry spokesman, Oren Marmorstein, said that "all foreign activists from the PR flotilla have been deported from Israel".

"Israel will not permit any breach of the lawful naval blockade on Gaza," he added.

Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, one of the activists shouted, "The Palestinian people are not alone!" as he emerged from the terminal.

"We've been tortured, we've been beaten, we've been arrested in international waters, but we won't give up. We will return. Palestine will be free from the river to the sea," he said to cheers from the crowd.