ISTANBUL: International activists who arrived in Istanbul after being deported from Israel following the military’s interception of their Gaza-bound flotilla said on Saturday they had been subjected to violence and “treated like animals.” The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail last month seeking to ferry aid to war-battered Gaza, but Israel blocked the boats, detaining more than 400 people whom it began deporting on Friday. Of that number, 137 activists from 13 countries arrived in Istanbul on Saturday, including 36 Turkish nationals.

ISTANBUL: International activists who arrived in Istanbul after being deported from Israel following the military’s interception of their Gaza-bound flotilla said on Saturday they…

Activists describe mistreatment after Israel intercepted Gaza aid flotilla and detained about 450 people.

Activists detained while trying to reach Gaza by sea have complained of abuse and humiliation by Israeli guards.

Activists deported from Israel following their arrest in the aid flotilla to Gaza say they were treated 'like monkeys'.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry refuted the claims as ‘brazen lies’, stating all detainees’ legal rights were ‘fully upheld’.

Some of those held say guns were pointed at them, they were threatened with dogs and deprived of sleep

AMMAN: Jordan's state news agency reported on Tuesday that 131 Gaza flotilla activists were deported from Israel to Jordan via the Allenby Bridge crossing. Yasmin Acar, a member…