France to investigate treatment of nationals on Gaza flotilla after reports of abuse

France to investigate treatment of nationals on Gaza flotilla after reports of abuse

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot referred the case to the public prosecutor after the Consul General in Turkey documented sexual violence, beatings, and humiliation of French nationals detained during the Gaza flotilla. The diplomatic escalation signals growing legal and political pressure on Israel from EU member states over conduct during aid interception operations.