A prominent Gaza doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, is reportedly unrecognisable and critically ill after 18 months in Israeli detention without charge, his lawyer states, fearing for his life. This comes amid broader Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare, including a baby's death due to checkpoint delays.
Australian activists returned home alleging severe abuse, sexual assaults, and beatings by Israeli forces during detention after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted. Organizers report at least 15 incidents of sexual assault or rape among 430 volunteers. Malaysia plans legal action against Israel.
Organizers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla claim freed foreign activists faced abuse, including at least 15 reports of sexual assault and rape, while detained by Israel. Several activists were hospitalized with injuries, adding to international pressure on Israeli authorities.
Activists from the Gaza aid flotilla claim they were subjected to sexual assault, including rape, during their detention by Israeli authorities after being arrested and deported. Italy is reportedly considering charges of torture and sexual violence.
Four Indonesian journalists, including Andre from Tempo TV, were detained and allegedly mistreated by Israeli officials during a civilian convoy. One journalist's father expressed relief upon seeing his son "in one piece" despite bruises from zip-ties and rough treatment.
Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the safe return of 422 humanitarian aid volunteers from the 'Global Freedom Flotilla' to Istanbul via three Turkish Airlines flights. The group, detained by Israel, included 85 Turkish citizens and 337 foreigners from 41 countries.
AK Parti Sözcüsü Ömer Çelik and Deputy Foreign Minister Hacı Ali Özel welcomed Global Sumud Fleet activists, detained by Israel, upon their arrival in Istanbul. Activists recounted severe mistreatment and violence, emphasizing the need to focus on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
