THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Representatives of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) have submitted a formal communication to the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging that Israeli political and military leaders bear responsibility for a range of serious violations of international law during the interception of flotilla vessels earlier this year. According to the submission, the allegations…
Activists involved in the international Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid and food supplies to Palestinians in Gaza, have accused Israeli forces of rape and other forms of sexual abuse. Several flotilla vessels carrying aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel on different dates this year. Most recently, Israeli forces stopped…
ISTANBUL — Activists released after being detained during Israel’s interception of the recent Gaza-bound “Global Sumud” flotilla arrived in Istanbul this week showing visible bruises, abrasions, and other marks, prompting renewed allegations of mistreatment while in custody. Photos and Videos widely shared online showed several participants with dark bruises on their arms, shoulders, and backs,…
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir dehumanizes Global Sumud Flotilla activists, parading them in detention while saying they should remain imprisoned for a “long, long time.” The activists were detained after attempting to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza and arrived Wednesday at the port of Ashdod aboard Israeli naval vessels. Footage released by Ben-Gvir showed…
Reports from the Mediterranean say that Israeli forces intercepted ships from the “Global Sumud Flotilla,” a group carrying humanitarian aid for people in Gaza living under blockade. A spokesperson for the flotilla said Israeli forces stopped the vessels while they were sailing in international waters. They boarded the ships, detained about 100 crew members, and…
