The Dark Side of the Flotilla: Israel's Pattern of Abuse Exposed The recent incident involving Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza has shed light on a disturbing pattern of abuse that echoes through the history of Israeli Palestinian relations.
This mistreatment went beyond physical harm, with reports of sexual assault and other forms of maltreatment.
The story began when 50 boats carrying over 430 volunteers from around the world, including 11 Australians, were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters last week.