French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists
Summary
French prosecutors will investigate claims that Israeli forces mistreated French citizens arrested during a military raid on an aid flotilla heading to Gaza. The allegations include sexual violence, beatings, and humiliation, which may be criminal offenses.Key Facts
- France’s public prosecutor will probe the treatment of French nationals arrested by Israel during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the investigation followed reports of sexual violence, beatings, and humiliation.
- The flotilla consisted of over 50 boats from about 40 countries trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
- Israel arrested more than 400 people in international waters near Cyprus on May 19 and later deported them.
- Thirty-seven French activists described their arrest as violent and degrading.
- France banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country after he posted a video taunting the detained activists.
- Human rights groups and the UN have called Israel’s blockade illegal and condemned the treatment of detainees.
- Lawyers plan to file complaints including allegations of rape and torture on behalf of French activists.
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