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France opens investigation after flotilla activists report torture, rape, and humiliation in Israeli detentionConflict

France opens investigation after flotilla activists report torture, rape, and humiliation in Israeli detention

France has asked its public prosecutor to investigate reports that French nationals on the Gaza-bound flotilla were subjected to humiliation, rape, and torture while in detention, according to France 24.

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Israel stops Gaza aid flotilla, detains activists, calls it a 'PR stunt' - the activists call it 'piracy'Conflict

Israel stops Gaza aid flotilla, detains activists, calls it a 'PR stunt' - the activists call it 'piracy'

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla before it reached Gaza, releasing most detained activists but holding two. The flotilla called it piracy; Israel called it a PR stunt. Classic.

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