Global Sumud Flotilla Activists Allege Mistreatment in Israeli Detention Amid Gaza Naval Blockade

Approximately 450 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela, were arrested by Israeli forces while attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza to deliver aid. Those detained report severe mistreatment, including denial of medicine, psychological abuse, and humiliation, with Thunberg reportedly being singled out and mocked with her arms tied and an Israeli flag placed nearby. Israeli authorities deny these allegations, labeling them as "brazen lies" and asserting that detainees' legal rights were fully upheld. The interception of the flotilla occurred amid U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to broker a ceasefire and halt Israeli bombings in Gaza. Several countries have criticized Israel for the arrests and alleged abuses, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict. Activists who were released described their detention conditions as harsh and intimidating, involving sleep deprivation, threats from soldiers with dogs, and laser sights aimed at prisoners.