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Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
June 16, 2026Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape - Reuters
Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape Reuters
May 22, 2026Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
May 21, 2026Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists - Reuters
Countries condemn Israeli minister's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists Reuters
May 21, 2026Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows - Reuters
Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows Reuters
May 20, 2026Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.
May 18, 2026Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
May 10, 2026Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
May 10, 2026Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists - Reuters
Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists Reuters
May 3, 2026Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception - Reuters
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception Reuters
May 1, 2026Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
May 1, 2026Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
April 30, 2026Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case - Reuters
Court upholds jailing of 12 activists in 'Hong Kong 47' subversion case Reuters
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At least six Australian activists detained by Israel navy after Gaza flotilla boats intercepted
Spokesperson says just two out of 14 Australians remain in communication, after CCTV footage showed Israeli navy boarding vessels in international waters Get our breaking news email, free app or dail
AUDIO: AFP inquiring into flotilla activist claims of sexual assault
NewsRadio Tue 16 Jun 2026 at 7:24am Left to Right: Juliet Lamont, Neve O’Connor, Gemma O’Toole, Luca Lamont. Supplied in June 2026. (Supplied: Global Sumud Flotilla) Australian activists who claim
Tokyo Skytree shuts down after 20 people trapped in elevator for six hours
Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by 12 pro-democracy activists and upheld their jail terms on Monday in a national security case that critics say highlights the China-ruled city's crackd
Court rejects appeal of 12 pro-democracy activists in ‘Hong Kong 47’ national security case
High profile ‘Hong Kong 47’ case was largest to be brought under national security law Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground