Australian activists who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say the Australian government has committed to investigating allegations of assault, sexual assault and mistreatment during their detention.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with four Global Sumud flotilla participants in Canberra alongside senior AFP officers to hear their allegations.

SYDNEY: Australia’s federal police said Monday they are investigating claims of abuse by Israeli officials made by citizens who were detained following the interception of their…