The detainees in Israel reported “various forms of abuse and aggressions by prison guards,” as well as interrogations without the presence of their legal representatives, according to their legal team, the Israeli NGO Adalah.
Two Belgian participants of the Global Sumud flotilha began a hunger strike after being arrested by Israel, reported by the SEF Agency.
Alexis Deswaef, lawyer and vice president of the International Human Rights Federation (FIDH), and the Latifa Gharboui activist, based in Brussels, are the two Belgians detained by Israel who participated in the initiative of the Global Sumud flotilha and were arrested on the 01st for Israeli forces.
The more than 40 flotilha ships were approached by the Israeli authorities from Wednesday night for 12 hours, during which all participants were arrested and transferred to the Ashdod Israelite Port.
The detainees in Israel reported “various forms of abuse and aggression by prison guards”, As well as interrogations without the presence of their legal representatives, according to their legal team, the Israeli NGO Adalah.
In response, several people, including Deswaef and Gharbaoui, started a hunger strike.
“Our ambassador has personally met with Belgian Flotilha participants, in particular to ensure their safety and health,” a Belgian Foreign Ministry spokesman told local media, adding that “Israeli authorities intend to expel them from their territory.”
Turkey confirmed on Saturday the arrival of its territory of a group of 137 deported activists of 13 nationalities, members of the Sumud Flotilla, among whom there is no Belgian.
