Activists Allege โTorture Following Deportation from Hamas-Linked Flotilla; Israel Cites Provocation
Istanbul, Turkey – October 6, โ2025 โ- Following their deportation from a vessel attempting to reachโข Gaza, activists aboard teh “Hamas-Sumud Flotilla” are alleging torture during their arrest by Israeli soldiers, โaccording toโข statements attributed to Greta Thunberg and other participants. The Israeli Ministry of Military, however, maintains the activistsโ were intentionally provocative and asserts the ships carried minimal humanitarian aid.
The incident, unfolding in recent days, highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding access to Gaza and international efforts to deliver assistance.โ The deportationโฃ of 137 individuals underscores Israel’s firm stance against what it deems attempts to support Hamas, while raising concerns about the treatment of activists and the obstruction of aid deliveries.The situation escalates scrutiny ofโ Israel’s policies and the complexities of humanitarian access in the โregion, perhaps influencing future aid โขinitiatives and diplomatic efforts.
According to the Israeli Ministry of Military, personnel deported the 137 individuals described as “provocateurs” linked to the Hamas-Sumud Flotilla. The Ministry stated, “Persons madeโฃ it clear thatโข their real goalโฃ was provoking for Hamas.” Officials further claimed the ships carried only “very small amounts of aid” and that activists declined all offers for a peaceful transfer.
Activists,including prominent figures like Thunberg,are countering โคthese claims with allegations of mistreatment. Reportsโ indicate activists are claiming they experienced torture during their apprehension by Israeli โforces. Details ofโข these allegations are still emerging and are currently โunverified.
The incident occurred amidstโ heightened security concerns and ongoing conflict in โthe region. Israel has consistently โฃmaintained its restrictions on access to Gaza are necessary for โขsecurity reasons, citing the โpresence of Hamas and the potential for weapons smuggling.
