Friends of a Victoria activist are still awaiting word on whether he's okay after Israeli commandos stormed his ship off the coast of the Gaza strip.

Kevin Neish was aboard one of six vessels carrying aid to Palestinians in Gaza in defiance of an Israeli blockade of the region.

Israeli forces stormed the ships early this morning, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more.

A friend in Victoria says Neish joined the Free Gaza Movement and was planning to repair a well in one community.