Israeli opposition leader calls for probe into abuse of flotilla activists
Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid has called for an investigation into the treatment of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists have made serious allegations against Israeli authorities, including reports of beatings and sexual assault. Several countries, including Australia, have summoned Israeli ambassadors for questioning regarding the incident.
- ▪Yair Lapid has demanded an investigation into the abuse of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- ▪Activists reported serious allegations against Israeli authorities, including beatings and sexual assault.
- ▪Countries like Australia have summoned Israeli ambassadors for questioning over the incident.
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Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid calls for investigation into abuse of Gaza flotilla activistsBy Middle East correspondent Matthew DoranTopic:World PoliticsTue 26 May 2026 at 9:00amTue 26 May 2026 at 9:00amTue 26 May 2026 at 9:00amYair Lapid, pictured here in 2022, called for an investigation into the abuse of activists. (Reuters: Mike Segar)In short:Israeli Opposition Leader Yair Lapid has called for an investigation into the abuse of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.Many of the activists have levelled serious allegations against Israeli authorities, ranging from reports of beatings to sexual assault.A number of countries, including Australia, summoned the Israeli ambassadors in their capitals for questioning over the…
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