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Rights group accuses Israel of torturing detained flotilla activists

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Adalah lawyer Lubna Tuma accused Israeli forces of torturing two activists—Thiago Avila and Seif Abu Keshek—detained after the Israeli interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla on 4 May 2026, alleging they were beaten, blindfolded, and forced to lie face down. Tuma told Al Jazeera the mistreatment constitutes torture under international law; both activists reported severe violence during their detention.
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A lawyer for Palestinian human rights organisation Adalah accused Israeli forces of abusing two activists detained after the interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Lubna Tuma said, “Once separated and detained, they were subjected to a series of violent acts,” adding that they were beaten, blindfolded and forced to lie face down.

Rights group accuses Israel of torturing detained flotilla activists
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