Israeli forces beat, sexually assaulted and raped Gaza flotilla workers, heart-wrenching revelations

 

Israeli forces beat, sexually assaulted and raped Gaza flotilla workers, heart-wrenching revelation

 

The activists of the “Gaza Flotilla” (aid convoy) stopped by Israeli forces in international waters have been deported, and the released activists have made serious allegations of severe torture and ill-treatment against the Israeli administration during their detention.

According to foreign media reports, the management of the Global Resistance Flotilla says that at least 15 people were subjected to sexual violence (including rape).

In addition, the detainees were shot with rubber bullets at close range, their bones were broken, and they were subjected to severe beatings.

French activist Maryam Hadjal said that she was slapped, touched inappropriately, kneed on various parts of her body, and her hair was pulled out.

Pakistani welfare activist Saad Eidi alleged that she was subjected to severe torture while being detained for 4 days.

On the other hand, the Israeli Prison Service and the army have completely denied all allegations, saying that all claims are “false and untrue.”

Meanwhile, Canada, Germany and Spain have confirmed the mistreatment of their citizens and expressed concern.

According to foreign media, a video posted on social media by Israeli Minister Itmar Ben-Gwer, in which prisoners with their hands tied were humiliated, was widely criticized internationally. The United States, Britain, France, Spain, Ireland and other countries called the act insulting and unacceptable.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also criticized his minister’s action, saying that it was against Israeli values.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry condemned the incident and demanded the immediate release of the detained activists.

It should be noted that the convoy included 430 volunteers from more than 40 countries, whose aim was to deliver food, baby milk and medical aid to the people of Gaza.

Israel called the convoy a "publicity stunt" in the interests of Hamas and a violation of the Gaza naval blockade. According to the United Nations, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified, where a lack of basic services is causing serious health problems.