"We also saw Greta Thunberg at the port, in that case with her arms tied and an Israeli flag next to her, just a mockery,"
"Let's say the mockery was part of the verbal and psychological violence they always carried out, in order to demean, ridicule and laugh in situations where there is nothing to laugh about."
"They took away everyone's medicine: people with heart disease, asthma, even an 86-year-old man... they took away his inhaler."
"This is called torture. It's called torture, a denial of human rights, even the most basic ones,"
Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of 42 boats attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. Approximately 450 activists were arrested and taken to Israel, where many remain in detention. Detainees experienced alleged withholding of medicines, physical restraint, verbal and psychological humiliation, and mocking treatment of individuals. Named detainees included Greta Thunberg, Mandla Mandela, and several European lawmakers. Images from Israeli authorities show activists after interception. The interception occurred amid international attention and a parallel U.S. diplomatic initiative toward a Gaza ceasefire.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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