LI man who was part of Gaza flotilla heads back to US after detainment by Israel
They are expected to fly back to the United States Wednesday.
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A Long Island man, who was part of the Gaza aid flotilla, is headed home after he and other Americans were detained by Israel.
Eric Lein, of Bohemia, was one of hundreds of activists aboard the flotilla headed toward Gaza when the ships were intercepted by the Israeli military.
His mother, Helen Lein, told News 12 that her 39-year-old son and other Americans have been released and are currently in Jordan.
They are expected to fly back to the United States Wednesday.
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