The accusations were made public after the activists returned to their home countries. They accuse Israeli authorities of mistreating them while in custody. The exact circumstances of the assaults have not yet been independently verified.
The self-proclaimed Gaza aid flotilla had attempted to reach the Gaza Strip by sea. However, Israeli security forces took control of the ship in the Mediterranean and detained the crew. The activists now report humiliating and violent treatment on board.
Israeli authorities have not yet commented on the specific allegations. Human rights organizations are calling for an independent investigation into the incidents. The incident is part of a series of confrontations related to aid deliveries for the Gaza Strip.
EuroPulse reported on May 24, 2026, about a German Gaza activist who also reported mistreatment by Israeli security forces: German Gaza activist reports mistreatment by Israeli security forces.
Source: www.deutschlandfunk.de
