By Anna Uras, Rami Ayyub and Layli Foroudi, Reuters

Activists allege abuse, sexual assault, and beatings by Israeli authorities after flotilla interception

Israeli officials deny abuse allegations, say detainees treated lawfully and with medical care

EU members discuss sanctions on Israeli minister Ben-Gvir

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organisers said on Friday, with several hospitalised with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.