Flotilla activists take evidence of alleged abuse to The Hague
Australians detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have presented allegations of abuse to the International Criminal Court. The flotilla, which included 11 Australians, claims to have experienced serious mistreatment, including sexual assault. The Israeli embassy has dismissed these allegations as baseless and part of a smear campaign against Israel.
- ▪A flotilla of 400 people, including 11 Australians, was detained by Israel on May 18 while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.
- ▪The legal team claims that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and torture were committed by Israeli forces.
- ▪Evidence of physical injuries sustained by Australians has been provided to support the allegations.
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