US senators Jeff Merkley and Chris Van Hollen are the latest officials to criticise Israel for its mistreatment of detainees who were onboard the Global Sumud aid flotilla.

The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in the latest attempt by activists to breach Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory. #EuropeNews

Hamas has condemned footage of detained flotilla activists being abused after abduction by Israeli authorities.