Anand says Canadians subject to ‘appalling abuse’ after flotilla detained by Israel
Canada says the 12 detainees are receiving urgent medical care after Israel intercepted 41 boats carrying 420 activists bound for Gaza.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand reported on Friday that 12 Canadians from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Turkey receiving medical care after suffering "appalling abuse."
- The Canadians were among 420 individuals on 41 boats intercepted by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, sparking international outcry after a video emerged.
- Italian journalist Alessandro Mantovani stated, "They kicked me in the legs and punched me in the face," while lawmaker Dario Carotenuto described the "longest seconds" of his life facing rifles in detention.
- Canada joined France, Italy, and the Netherlands in summoning ambassadors to condemn the actions, though Israeli Prison Service spokesperson Zivan Freidin called the abuse allegations "false and entirely without factual basis."
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the activists' deportation "as soon as possible" on Wednesday, rebuking Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for treatment he said was "not in line with Israel.
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Olivier Huard and Safa Chebbi are among the 12 Canadian flotilla activists for Gaza who were detained and then expelled by Israel after a controversy.
The statements coincide with the arrival in Mexico of Mexican activists of the Flotilla, who denounced physical and psychological abuse, as well as various forms of torture, by Israeli forces.
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City NewsAnand says Canadians subject to 'appalling abuse' after flotilla detained by Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday she had received details from her officials in Turkey about "appalling abuse" suffered by Canadians who were on board a flotilla trying to reach Gaza.
Canada condemns ‘grave mistreatment’ of Gaza-bound flotilla members by Israel
‘I have just received information from my officials which details the appalling abuse of Canadians who were detained in Israel. These Canadians have now arrived in Türkiye,’ says Foreign Minister Anita Anand
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