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