Australia to probe assault claims by Gaza flotilla activists against Israeli forces
Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
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Notable Quotes
"Wong believes the group's claims against Israeli forces and police had indicated they would take action."
— Juliet Lamont , Activist
"A commitment for the AFP to investigate their allegations of assault is a win."
— Juliet Lamont , Activist
"She definitely believes we were kidnapped, that we were tortured and that we were imprisoned and that some of us were raped."
— Juliet Lamont , Activist
"For the survivors, it is the beginning of hopefully what will be accountability."
— Bernadette Zaydan , Activist
"I got a text message telling me that he was OK and he loved me. Then 15 minutes later I saw a video of him being abducted."
— Sarah , Other
"He’s on the flotilla because he is kind, smart and caring."
— Joanne Schofield , Other
"I’m furious that our government hasn’t called me back yet, hasn’t said anything to how they’re ensuring … the Australians are safe, are being treated well, and will be released safely immediately … I want a response and I want it right now."
— Joanne Schofield , Other
"I believed women who said they had been subject to sexual abuse and assault by Israeli forces."
— Penny Wong , Politician
"I believed women who said they had been subject to sexual abuse and assault by Israeli forces."
— Penny Wong , Politician
Key People
Anne Aly is an Australian federal minister and Multicultural Minister.
Anny Mokotow is a member of Jews Against the Occupation.
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
An Australian lawyer part of the legal team representing the activists.
Dr Bianca Webb-Pullman is an activist among those detained by Israeli forces.
Ethan Floyd is a University of Sydney student and a Wiradjuri, Ngiyampaa and Wailwan man.
Gemma O'Toole is an Australian activist alleging mistreatment by Israeli forces.
Israel's ambassador to Australia.
One of the Australian activists participating in the Gaza flotilla.
Itamar Ben Gvir is the Israeli National Security Minister.
Itamar Ben-Gvir is the National Security Minister of Israel.
Joanne Schofield is the mother of Zack Schofield.
Juliet Lamont is an activist involved in the Global Sumud flotilla.
Luca Lamont is an Australian activist part of the flotilla seeking aid to Gaza.
Neve O'Connor is an Australian activist involved in the claims against Israeli forces.
Penny Wong is Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Peter Schofield is the father of Zack Schofield.
Sam Watson is a Brisbane resident participating in the Gaza flotilla.
Sarah is the partner of Zack Schofield.
One of the Australian activists detained while trying to deliver aid to Gaza.
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Australian activists claim they were kidnapped, raped and tortured after being detained in May.
Australian activists who claim they were sexually assaulted by Israeli forces met with federal ministers Penny Wong and Anne Aly as well as senior members of the Australian Federal Police. Following that meeting, the AFP confirmed it had begun inquiries into the allegations.
The family of a Newcastle man among at least six Australians onboard boats that were intercepted by Israeli navy personnel in international waters has issued a tearful plea for his safety and lashed out at the Australian government for not intervening.
Australian Federal Police have begun inquiries into allegations that Israeli defence personnel sexually assaulted Australian activists detained after joining a humanitarian flotilla attempting to reach Gaza last month.
Australia's federal police said Monday they are investigating claims of abuse by Israeli officials made by citizens who were detained following the interception of their Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month.
Eleven Australians detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court alleging abuse, torture, and other violations during their detention.
Australia's federal police said Monday they are investigating claims of abuse by Israeli officials made by citizens who were detained following the interception of their Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month.
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