Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli custody abuse including sexual violence

Freed Global Sumud Flotilla activists alleged severe abuse while in Israeli custody, including beatings, tasering, strip searches, sexual assault, and rape. Reuters reported that flotilla organizers described at least 15 cases of sexual abuse and that some former detainees were hospitalized. Israeli prison authorities denied the allegations and said detainees were treated according to law. The event should be written as allegations, denials, and foreign investigations or inquiries, not as an adjudicated finding.