Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

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Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

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Australian activists detained by Israel during a Gaza aid flotilla have returned to Australia, alleging abuse and sexual assault by Israeli authorities. Israel's prison service denies these allegations, which remain unverified by Reuters.

By Stefica Bikesh and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital. Israel's prison service has denied the allegations, which Reuters could not independently verify.

World Security Conflict Politics Gaza flotilla Israeli detention Australian activists abuse allegations Middle East human rights

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