Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
Pro-Palestinian activists who were detained after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces have alleged mistreatment and abuse. Reports from various countries indicate that some detainees suffered injuries, with claims of sexual assaults and beatings. Israel's prison service has denied these allegations, asserting that all detainees were treated in accordance with the law.
- ▪Activists claim they were subjected to abuse while detained by Israeli forces.
- ▪Canada reported receiving information about the mistreatment of its citizens.
- ▪Israel's prison service has dismissed the allegations as false.
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Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detainedJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid GrittenGetty ImagesSome of the flotilla activists arriving in Rome on ThursdayPro-Palestinian activists who were deported after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have alleged they were subjected to abuse while held in detention.Canada said it had received information detailing "appalling abuse" of its citizens, while Germany and Spain confirmed that a number of their citizens had injuries.The flotilla's organisers alleged there were "at least 15 cases of sexual assaults" while other people who were detained said they were beaten and mistreated.The BBC has not been able to independently verify the allegations.
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