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Australian Police Probe Sexual Assault Allegations by Gaza Flotilla Activists Against Israeli Forces
Eleven Australians detained in the flotilla alleged sexual assault, kidnapping and torture, and the AFP said it will use a victim-centred approach.
- The Australian Federal Police confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual assault, kidnapping, and torture against the Israel Defense Forces following the detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists last month.
- Eleven Australians were among nearly 400 activists intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces in May. Flotilla participant Juliet Lamont alleged she was beaten, cable-tied, and raped by soldiers while detained.
- Four participants met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for International Development Anne Aly on Monday. Wong described allegations as 'terrible' and 'unacceptable' at Senate estimates.
- Israel's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, criticized the investigation on ABC radio Wednesday, labeling it a 'mistake' despite stating Israel will 'respect the AFP.'
- Testimonies regarding the detention have been submitted to the International Criminal Court. Israel rejected abuse claims, stating there is 'nothing to hide,' while Newman asserted 'you can't prove a negative.
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Australian police probe sexual assault allegations by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
The probe comes after Australian activists said Israeli forces 'tortured, imprisoned and raped' them after being abducted from a Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters.
·Ankara, Türkiye
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Israeli Ambassador Says ‘No Credible Evidence’ of Assault on Australia Flotilla Protesters
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, says his country has “nothing to hide” over allegations that Australians on the Gaza protest flotilla were sexually assaulted. Eleven Australians were among a group of international activists detained aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which said it wanted to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, when it was intercepted by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). A total of 170 activists, including the Austral…
·New York, United States
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