Seven Australian activists detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have been released and deported to Jordan. The news was shared by the sister of one of the detainees, Abubakir Rafiq, at a rally in Sydney, where hundreds celebrated their release. The activists had been held after sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aimed to break the blockade of Gaza, and their release followed diplomatic efforts by the Australian government. The event comes amid ongoing tensions in Sydney, where police and pro-Palestine groups are in a legal dispute over the location of a major rally planned at the Opera House forecourt, with authorities citing safety concerns due to expected large crowds.