Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape

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Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape Middle East

Issued on: 23/05/2026 - 12:17

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Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.

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• War in Gaza
• Israel
• rape
• sexual assault

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