Gaza flotilla activists allege sexual assault and rape in Israeli detention

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Activists aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla allege they were subjected to sexual assault, rape, and physical abuse by Israeli forces following their interception in international waters and subsequent detention. Israel's prison service denied the allegations, calling them false and without factual basis, while Germany and Italy confirmed some nationals were injured and are investigating the claims.

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Israeli prison service denies claims of abuse during detention of 430 people trying to take aid to PalestiniansActivists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to take aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers have alleged, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape. Israel’s prison service denied the allegations, and Reuters was not able to verify them independently.

Gaza flotilla activists allege sexual assault and rape in Israeli detention

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