By Stefica Bikesh and Cordelia HsuSYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital.Israel's prison service has denied the allegations, which Reuters could not independently verify.

Global Sumud Flotilla activists arrived in Turkey on Thursday after being released from Israeli detention, with several participants alleging they suffered torture, humiliation,…

‘Every activist on the flotilla … has only had their heart more emboldened by witnessing and experiencing the brutality of the Israeli state,’ Zack Schofield says

By Anna Uras, Rami Ayyub and Layli ForoudiROME/JERUSALEM/PARIS, May 22 (Reuters) - Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid…

Organizers said several were hospitalized with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleActivists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla,…

Israeli prison service denies claims of abuse, including beatings, during detention of 430 people trying to take aid to Palestinians

Organisers of Global Sumud Flotilla say foreign activists report at least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape.

Israeli forces arrested 430 people on board 50 ships in international waters earlier this week to halt a flotilla of volunteers trying to bring aid supplies to the Gaza Strip.

Activists Released After Being Detained on a Gaza-bound Aid Flotilla Say They Were Subject to Humiliating Strip Searches, Sexual Harassment, and Denied Basic Conditions While in…

Activists on board a humanitarian flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces on their way to Gaza say they were subjected to beatings, torture and sexual violence while in detention.

Activists detained by Israeli forces after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza aboard a flotilla have alleged that they were subjected to physical and sexual abuse while in custody,…

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla attempting to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza were subjected to abuse...

Israel has denied the allegations, saying the detainees were "held in accordance with the law".

Several Australians on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla arrived in Sydney and have alleged abuse by Israeli authorities.

By Stefica Bikesh and Cordelia HsuSYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with…

* Note: Graphic contentSYDNEY, May 25 — Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers...

Israel’s ambassador to Australia said “no one was hurt” when 428 participants were intercepted at sea and detained. The Australians who have just been released from prison say…

Australian activists who returned to Australia from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla are alleging they were subjected to severe mistreatment during detention...

Tears and cheers have greeted the first Australian activists to return home after being detained by Israel on a mission to get aid to Gaza.

Activists Detained After Israel Intercepted a Gaza-bound Aid Flotilla Alleged Beatings, Sexual Assault and Other Mistreatment; Israel's Prison Service Denied the Claims