10 people were killed when the six-strong flotilla of boats was intercepted in international waters. At least three Scots are understood to have been on an aid ship which was stormed by Israeli commandos as it sailed towards Gaza.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Israel's actions had been "rightly condemned around the world".
The Israeli government has said its forces were shot at and attacked with weapons when they boarded the ship overnight.
Ms Sturgeon called on Israel to lift its blockade of Gaza, and expressed her "deep sadness" at the loss of life on the flotilla. "My primary concern is for the safety of the Scots that are on board. The Israeli government must provide immediate reassurance of their current situation and well-being."This use of violence against a humanitarian convoy carrying medicine and other aid is being rightly condemned across the world and demonstrates the increasing need for Israel to lift the blockade."The blockade of Gaza is causing untold suffering to ordinary Palestinians who want to go about their everyday lives in peace and must be brought to an end."
Ms Sturgeon said she had heard reports that at least three Scots were involved.Scots believed to have been on the vessel when it was boarded was journalist and documentary maker Hassan Ghani, 24, a former Stirling University student from Glasgow.
Scottish Palestinian Forum secretary Alison Phillips said: "I know Theresa McDermott personally from my own involvement and met her in the Scottish Parliament only last month.
"This morning's attack on the flotilla took place in international waters and was thus a grave violation of both international maritime and humanitarian law.
"I ask that the Israeli ambassador be summoned to the Foreign Office to explain these actions."
Israel had repeatedly said the boats would not be allowed to reach Gaza.
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