Al Jazeera English • June 5, 2026 19:51

France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

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French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound foreign aid flotilla accuse Israeli forces of abuse and torture.

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Fri 14:40 - France 24

France opens torture, 'war crime' probe over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

Fri 16:01 - Al-Monitor

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla

Fri 19:24 - NYT Europe

France Opens Investigation Into Israeli Treatment of Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists

Fri 19:51 - Al Jazeera English

France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

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Al-Monitor

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16:01

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla

PARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over the alleged mistreatment by Israeli authorities …

France 24

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France opens torture, 'war crime' probe over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists

France's government had earlier asked prosecutors to investigate Israel's alleged violent mistreatment of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, potentially opening a route for criminal proceedings.

NYT Europe

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France Opens Investigation Into Israeli Treatment of Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists

Activists who were detained with a flotilla trying to reach the Gaza Strip have said they were abused while in Israel’s custody. Israeli authorities have denied mistreating them.