Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
Activists released from Israeli custody after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have alleged severe abuse, including sexual assault and rape. The Israeli prison service has denied these allegations, stating that all detainees are treated according to the law. Investigations are underway in Italy regarding possible crimes, including kidnapping and sexual assault.
- ▪Activists reported being subjected to abuse while detained by Israeli forces.
- ▪The Israeli prison service denied all allegations of mistreatment and sexual assault.
- ▪Italian prosecutors are investigating claims of kidnapping and torture related to the incident.
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Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rapeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxProtesters who hung a huge Palestinian flag at a building facing the Israeli embassy, lit flares during a protest over the interception of the Gaza aid flotilla, in Athens, Greece, May 21, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa GouliamakiPublished May 23, 2026, 12:50 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 12:50 AMROME/JERUSALEM/PARIS, May 22 - Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.Israel's prison service denied the allegations, and Reuters was not able to verify them independently.Germany…
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