Gaza is being besieged by Israel, and the besiegers thought themselves justified in intercepting the flotilla in order to prevent the introduction of supplies into the city. Gaza is being besieged by Israel, and the besiegers thought themselves justified in intercepting the flotilla in order to prevent the introduction of supplies into the city. The flotilla was stopped in international waters, and the activists on board were detained for two hours, after which they were allowed to proceed.
The activists say they were abused while in detention, and some of them have lodged complaints with their respective embassies. The activists allege abuse while in detention, and some of them have lodged complaints with their embassies. Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse while in detention, and some of them have lodged complaints with their embassies.
Original dispatch: Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained