Australian activists released in Crete allege mistreatment by Israeli forces who intercepted Gaza flotilla
Three Australians among 175 activists taken by Israel from ships attempting to transport aid to Gaza say they have launched a hunger strike
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Three Australian activists say they have launched a hunger strike in Crete, after being left there by Israeli authorities following the interception of a flotilla attempting to transport aid to Gaza.
Ethan Floyd, Neve O’Connor and Zack Schofield – three of https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/01/israel-intercepted-gaza-flotilla-navy-release-australians-greece-ntwnfb">six Australians released after their ships were https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/30/at-least-six-australian-activists-detained-by-israel-navy-after-gaza-flotilla-boats-intercepted">intercepted on Wednesday – said they and their colleagues were subjected to mistreatment while held for two days onboard an Israeli vessel.
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