France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

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French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected "torture" and "war crimes" following accusations of mistreatment by French activists detained during a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on May 18. The probe follows a referral from the foreign ministry after activists reported severe abuse, including prolonged stress positions and sexual humiliation, while the Israeli prison service denied the accusations, stating they were "entirely without factual basis."

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French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound foreign aid flotilla accuse Israeli forces of abuse and torture.

France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

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