France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists
Summary
French prosecutors have started an investigation into alleged torture and war crimes against French activists who were detained by Israel after trying to reach Gaza by boat. The activists claim they faced violent and humiliating treatment during their detention, while Israeli officials deny these allegations.Key Facts
- France opened a preliminary probe into suspected torture and war crimes linked to Israel’s treatment of French Gaza aid activists.
- Around 430 activists from 40 countries were detained by Israel on May 18, after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound boat in international waters.
- Several French activists reported violent and humiliating treatment, including physical abuse, stress positions, and sexual harassment.
- Two French activists remained hospitalized in Turkey after the incident.
- Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir mocked the activists on video, prompting France to ban him and summon Israel’s ambassador.
- Lawyers describe this as the worst ill-treatment of flotilla participants by Israel in over ten years.
- French activists refuse to meet their government, accusing it of supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- Israeli prison service denies any wrongdoing and calls the accusations baseless.
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