AFP Begins Inquiry Into Allegations Israeli Forces Assaulted Flotilla Activists
The activists presented a dossier of alleged rape, kidnapping and torture, and the AFP said it had begun inquiries.
- On Monday, the Australian Federal Police confirmed they have begun inquiries into abuse allegations by activists against Israeli forces following a meeting with Foreign Minister Penny Wong at Parliament House.
- Eleven Australians were among humanitarian volunteers detained by Israel last month while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, later alleging they were subjected to "physical, psychological and sexual abuse" by captors.
- Activist Juliet Lamont alleged sexual assault and torture during detention, while the Embassy rejected the claims as "already been proven to be false," dismissing the group as "professional agitators."
- While the Australian Government committed to an independent investigation, Foreign Minister Wong declined other demands, including expelling Israel's ambassador, an issue Neve O'Connor said was "met with division."
- As Australia weighs declaring implicated officials persona non grata, the situation has shifted from "fantasy" a few years ago to a "live question" as Israel stonewalls.
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Australia to investigate allegations of abuse by Gaza flotilla activists
Australia to investigate allegations of abuse by Gaza flotilla activists Australian activists who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say the Australian government has committed to investigating allegations of assault, sexual assault and mistreatment during their detention. According to the activist group Global Movement to Gaza Aotearoa-Australia, the commitment followed meetings with Australian Foreign Min…
Australian police probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists' against Israeli forces
Australian Federal Police have launched inquiries into allegations of abuse, torture and sexual assault made by Australian activists detained by Israeli forces after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in May. Israel denies the allegations, saying no credible evidence has been presented.
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Australia Launches Probe Into Gaza Flotilla Activists’ Abuse Allegations Against Israeli Forces
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