Canada-Israel Rift Over Flotilla

The diplomatic friction centers on the Global Sumud Flotilla, where activists claim they were subjected to physical, psychological, and sexual torture while in Israeli custody.

Israel has denied the allegations, accusing the protesters of faking their injuries for the cameras after their capture in international waters.

Prime Minister Carney has faced pressure to impose penalties, though he has so far limited his response to calls for transparency.

Meanwhile, Australian and Mexican activists have also come forward with similar accounts of mistreatment, further fueling international condemnation of the Israeli military's actions.