US EditionGaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment while being detained in Israel
Around 450 activists, including prominent figures, were detained after attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza; Israel denies allegations of mistreatment amid global protests.
- Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, arresting some 450 activists from the 42-boat fleet near Gaza, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela.
- Aiming to break Israel's blockade, the Global Sumud Flotilla sought to deliver humanitarian aid to famine-stricken Gaza after nearly two years of conflict.
- Detainees said they were forced to kneel with hands tied, denied food and water for up to 40 hours, while returnees reported medicines confiscated and intimidation with dogs and laser sights.
- The interception sparked large protests in Istanbul and Rome, diplomatic protests from countries including Turkey, Colombia, Pakistan and Greece, and Israel deported 170 activists while 21 Spanish nationals recently returned and denounced maltreatment.
- Israel's Foreign Ministry dismissed mistreatment claims as `brazen lies`, saying detainees' rights were `fully upheld` and Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli National Security Minister, said he was `proud` of Ketziot prison staff while legal teams and Amnesty International filed complaints.
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Israel's treatment of the prisoners in the international aid convoy is significantly harsher this time than when the activists were arrested last summer. The treatment shows a shift in attitude towards the outside world, says Middle East expert Alexander Atarodi. - Israel's treatment of European citizens may be a way of showing its dissatisfaction with how countries have shifted in their attitude towards the war in Gaza.
Global Sumud Flotilla Activists Dennounce Torture and Mistreatment During Detention In Israel - teleSUR English
International activists detained after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in early October 2025 have come forward with harrowing testimonies describing physical abuse, psychological torture, and inhumane conditions during their detention. RELATED: Global Sumud Flotilla Crisis: 473 Activists Detained in Harsh Israeli Operation Sparks Outrage Across Europe The flotilla, comprising 42 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza…
Gaza aid flotilla activists testify to humiliation, denial of water in Israeli detention
Legal organization Adalah, which represents most of the activists, released a statement Sunday citing testimonies that described 'hands tied for hours, forced sitting or kneeling under the sun, exposure to kicking, beatings, and verbal abuse with racist overtones'
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