"I was beaten and that was just the beginning of four days of absolute hell. I've looked into the eyes of the most soulless people in the universe and nothing came back.” Australian activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla described their experience in Israeli detention as they arrived in Sydney, Australia. One activist, Juliet Lamont, details being beaten, dragged and tied up following her abduction by Israeli forces. The activists called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to end their country’s relationship with Israel. 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 inhumane treatment during detention, claiming they were physically assaulted and denied 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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Australian media didn't even cover this.
Australian media is awfully quiet on this. strange…
Look into the eye of soulless people and nothing comes back is the most powerful truthful statement!!
My heart breaks because no one should be subjected to this kind of violence, not the activists and not the Palestinians and not anyone in Lebanon or Iran
If this is what they are willing to do to white Europeans infront of cameras, imagine what they do to Palestinians behind closed doors
The bravest ones putting their bodies and lives on the line. We must support them on the grassroots level. ✊
Your government has spoken their hollow words of condemnation but no actions. No sanctions
You should sue the Australian government for not protecting you on the high seas
Shame on Australian Government and strengths and sympathy for those peoples...
As someone from Gaza, we hear these testimonies and know that cruelty is not a distant story from what we live. Pain repeats in different forms, but the result is the same: people seeking dignity and the right to a safe life. We hope this suffering ends for every human being, everywher
Truthful words of Brave lady ❤
Thank you 🙏 for being courageous enough to do something.
Thank you for speaking up
calling them the most soulless people in the universe... oof.
Heroes, we need more like them!
Words of grief and courage from beautiful souls from Australia ❤❤❤. Thank you!
I am so sorry for the choices being made. We are the difference to change this timeleine.
Continue to question, challenge, and protest. We applaud you!
Champions!
Thank you for defending humanity when the governmemt backs abuse.