British Gaza flotilla activists say they needed hospital care after Israeli forces’ abuse
Summary
Two British activists said Israeli forces beat them after stopping their Gaza aid flotilla in international waters near Crete. Some detainees were hospitalized, and two members are still held in Israel without charges.Key Facts
- The Israeli military intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla carrying aid to Gaza near Crete.
- Alice Chapman and Zak Khan said they were physically assaulted by Israeli soldiers.
- Khan was hit with a rubber bullet in the leg and nearly broke his jaw.
- Detainees were kept in harsh conditions on an Israeli prison ship, with some sleeping in shipping containers.
- Some detainees faced denial of water and stun grenades to disrupt sleep.
- One detainee named Richard was reportedly beaten for loudly saying “free Palestine.”
- Two flotilla members, Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Ávila, remain in Israeli custody and have not been charged.
- Spain and Brazil condemned Israel for detaining their citizens in international waters.
- The flotilla organizers labeled Israel’s actions as piracy, while Israel defended its blockade and treatment of detainees.
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