France launches 'war crimes' probe into Israel over flotilla treatment following Ben-Gvir video

Israel mistreats Flotilla activists and tortures Palestinian prisoners

After the Israeli army's violent interception of the Gaza flotilla, activists have denounced humiliation and violence — a long-documented glimpse into the torture and sexual violence suffered by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. More than 430 activists from the 50 boats that set out to break the blockade of Gaza were kidnapped by the Israeli occupation army between Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 May, in international waters off the coast of Cypr…

Fifty-two hours on an Israeli prison ship

A flotilla activist recounts his detention after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound solidarity mission at sea.

France opens probe against Israel over Gaza flotilla claims

French anti-terror prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into Israel following complaints from activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces, escalating tensions between Paris and Jerusalem. The probe was launched after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot referred allegations of abuse and mistreatment to prosecutors. French officials cited footage released by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sh…

France launches 'war crimes' probe into Israel over flotilla treatment following Ben-Gvir video

The investigation, prompted by a video published by Ben-Gvir, was initiated following a formal referral submitted to the prosecutor's office by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

'No one was prepared for what was about to happen': Gaza flotilla activist speaks about violence she suffered in Israel

The French courts have launched an investigation into 'torture' and 'war crimes' following a foreign ministry report on Israel's treatment of French nationals in the Gaza flotilla. One of them, Malika Baouya, said Israeli soldiers tortured her.