Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers, mistreatment by Israeli forces
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla reported severe mistreatment by Israeli forces after being detained while attempting to breach the naval blockade of Gaza. They described experiences of beatings, tasers, and being held in containers at Ashdod port. Israel's government has denied these allegations, labeling them as false, while international leaders have condemned the treatment of the detainees.
- ▪Activists reported being punched, kicked, and dragged by their hair during their detention.
- ▪Israel's far-right security minister faced global outrage for his treatment of the detained activists.
- ▪Some 420 activists were deported to Turkey after their detention, many wearing gray sweatsuits.
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Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza say they have been mistreated at the hands of Israeli soldiers, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs.The Global Sumud Flotilla of 50 boats was intercepted in international waters some 400 kilometres off the coast of Israel, and activists along with journalists and at least one lawmaker from Italy were transferred onto military boats and brought to a larger military vessel at the Ashdod port in southern Israel, where they were held in containers, according to their accounts.
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