Israel deports foreign Gaza-bound flotilla activists after global outcry

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Israel deported over 430 foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla after their interception at sea, drawing international condemnation for alleged mistreatment and humiliation by Israeli security forces. The activists, who were attempting to break the blockade of Gaza, were reportedly subjected to physical abuse and degrading conditions, prompting diplomatic protests and calls for sanctions against Israel's national security minister.

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Move comes amid condemnation of Itamar Ben-Gvir after video posted showing detained protesters being tauntedIsrael has said it has deported all the foreign activists it seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla, after a global outcry over their treatment in custody that led the UK to join other countries in summoning Israeli diplomats for a formal dressing down. More than 430 activists from countries around the world had been placed in detention in Israel after they were intercepted at sea on Monday whi

Israel deports foreign Gaza-bound flotilla activists after global outcry

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