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Activists call on feds to put pressure on Israel over treatment of Gaza aid flotilla
Canadian activists say a dozen detainees were beaten and denied consular help, while Mark Carney and Anita Anand seek an independent investigation.
- On June 3, 2026, Canadian activists from an April flotilla appealed to the International Criminal Court, seeking an international investigation into alleged abuse and blockade-related crimes during their detention.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla sailed from Athens toward Gaza in April to highlight humanitarian supply restrictions on Palestinians, but Israeli forces intercepted the vessels, leading to activist detentions.
- Activists allege severe mistreatment including over 30 cases of broken ribs, more than 10 reported sexual assaults, and repeated beatings, while 180 detainees were photographed kneeling in the sun.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Prime Minister Mark Carney described conditions as 'appalling' after detainees were denied consular services, yet activists argue Ottawa must intensify pressure on Israeli authorities.
- Israeli Public Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir emphasized the detentions, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel has the right to prevent 'provocative flotillas of Hamas terrorist supporters' from entering its waters.
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Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
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·North Sydney, Australia
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Canadian activists arrested by Israel last month while participating in a humanitarian flotilla trying to travel to the Gaza Strip feel that Canada is not doing enough to denounce the treatment inflicted by the Israeli authorities, which Ottawa described as appalling.
·Montreal, Canada
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The Toronto Star+22 Reposted by 22 other sources
Activists call on feds to put pressure on Israel over treatment of Gaza aid flotilla
Canadian activists detained by Israel last month while taking part in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza said they were beaten, deprived of essentials and forced into painful positions.
·Toronto, Canada
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