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French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detained by Israe...

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What happened French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel.
The headline split One side frames it as "Gaza Flotilla Activists Kidnapped By Israeli Forces Begin Hunger Strike". The other frames it as "Irish aid flotilla detainees due to fly home on Saturday as Israel denies claims of sexua...".
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Left / center-leftHamas official says Israel aims to end Palestinian presence in Gaza

Middle East Eye · Center-left · News report

CenterFrench Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel

France 24 · Center · News report

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France 24News report · May 22, 7:23 PM

French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described...

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Middle East EyeNews report · May 23, 1:59 AM

Hamas official says Israel aims to end Palestinian presence in Gaza

Hamas official says Israel aims to end Palestinian presence in Gaza Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Israel’s military campaign in Gaza goes beyond occupation and is aimed at ending...

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 22, 10:23 PM

Israeli blockade traps would-be Hajj pilgrim in Gaza

For years, 64-year-old Najia Abu Lehia dreamed of performing Hajj with her husband.

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · May 22, 9:22 PM

Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end settlement expansion

The joint statement argued that Israel is 'undermining stability,' noting that settler violence towards Palestinians is at 'unprecedented levels.' The statement came at the end of a tense w...

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BBC WorldNews report · May 22, 8:52 PM

Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained

The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.

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Times of IsraelNews report · May 22, 8:51 PM

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape; Israel denies claims

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Italian and German officials say they are probing allegations made by their citizens, including kidnapping and sexual assault, as EU members discuss imposing sanctions on Ben Gvir

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Irish TimesNews report · May 22, 8:26 PM

Irish aid flotilla detainees due to fly home on Saturday as Israel denies claims of sexual assaults

Fourteen Irish citizens among more than 400 pro-Palestine activists Israel deported on Thursday

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Globe and MailNews report · May 22, 5:22 PM

Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organizers said on Friday, with several hospitalized with inj...

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Scheer PostNews report · May 21, 7:55 PM

Gaza Flotilla Activists Kidnapped By Israeli Forces Begin Hunger Strike

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Roger Mc Kenzie for Morning Star. At least 87 Gaza aid flotilla activists kidnapped by Israeli forces have begun a hunger strike, according to organisers. Israel’s navy illegally intercepte...

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May 21, 7:55 PM: Scheer Post joined the source map.

May 22, 5:22 PM: Globe and Mail joined the source map.

May 22, 7:23 PM: France 24 joined the source map.

May 22, 8:26 PM: Irish Times joined the source map.

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