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 of the flotilla's steering committee, said the detainees were "treated like animals" and "terrorists". "First and foremost, I was on the Madleen, and again we were arrested, attacked and intercepted in international waters 90 nautical miles from Gaza so Israel has no jurisdiction there. And they arrested us, they kept us 20 hours hostage in handcuffs.

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.