“I was subjected to sexual harassment. There were three soldiers in that container and a comrade lying on the ground with his pants pulled down.” Flotilla activist Meriem Hadjal has alleged abuse and sexual harassment in Israeli detention after returning to France. International outrage has grown following testimonies from flotilla activists, while a viral video appearing to show Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir watching an attack on an activist has circulated online. The flotilla, consisting of more than 50 boats carrying activists, medical supplies, food, and other humanitarian aid, was intercepted by Israeli forces near Cyprus on Tuesday as it attempted to sail towards Gaza. Organisers said the mission aimed to break Israel’s maritime blockade and draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israeli authorities boarded the vessels before detaining those on board and transferring them into Israeli custody. Several activists have since described what they say was inhumane treatment during detention, alleging physical assault and the denial of basic rights. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye
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Thank you for your courage. The world must stop the psychopaths.
Depraved society, their obsession with rape needs to be studied
Very sorry, my sister😢😢😢 Thank you for standing with humanity ❤️ 🙏🏻
The world has got to sanction and isolate Israel. NOW for fuck sake.
Terrifying. Thank you for your sacrifice in the name of compassion for Gaza. Heroes ❤
Sister 😢 we are with you 🙏🫶
Pure evil….how is the so called world leadery accepting this?!?!?
What a filthy behaviour with international activists aiming to deliver aid to a starving population!
Where are the world leaders?😢
Evil! Why the fuck isnt anything being done???!!!
Something tells me that this sister it putting on a brave face despite literally having encountered the actual devils agents.
I hope you can read my message sister 😢. You are strong, brave, beautiful, courageous and everything awesome in between. Don't let those monsters get to your soul. May Allah SWT give you strength and comfort to your amazing heart ❤️ 🩷
Our lives have to be about more than just ourselves. May we all have the courage that this woman has.
I'm speechless, you're all heroes for humanity 😢
YA Allah! Protect our brave sister and compensate her for the damage and pain she endured!!!
Not an experience most people can easily walk away from unscathed unless they're desensitized beforehand. ✌️🇵🇸🌿
Killing women, children, cats, and dogs indiscriminately! Abuse! Rape! Torture! Forcibly seizing other people's homes and belongings is normal in this society! It's an extremely commonplace occurrence for them! Because this is a sick society convinced that they are a superior race! They urgently need treatment!
Unbearable to even hear can’t imagine her experience! This society is literally barbaric
Can you imagine they feel impune to do this things 🤬
so what are our governments going to do so this doesn't happen again