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SURYA MCEWEN: Kidnapped and Tortured by Israel for Bringing Aid to Gaza

Season 7, Ep. 111
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This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. If any of the topics discussed is triggering for you, please seek help by visiting Lifeline's website at https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or by calling 13 11 14. 

Surya McEwen is one of six Australians who made headlines recently after being kidnapped from international waters and detained by Israeli forces. He sat down with Abbie after only 2 days back in Australia to talk about time he's spent on the ground in the West Bank, his journey with the Flotilla, and the treatment he and others faced in their detention. 

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Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield
Guest: Surya McEwen @surya.sails.for.gaza
Executive Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball @amy.kimball
Digital and Social and Video Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon 
Social and Video Producer: Justin Hill @jus_hill
It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia Toomey
Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh 

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