Flotilla volunteers recount abuse while in Israeli custody

Published: Oct 6, 2025 6:30 AM | Updated: Oct 6, 2025 10:49 AM

Some of the 23 Malaysian volunteers detained during the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission to Gaza claimed they were slapped, had their hair pulled, and were served “animal food” while in Israeli custody.

One of their lawyers, Fahmi Abd Moin, said they conveyed their experience during a “casual conversation” with the group in Istanbul, Turkiye.

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