World‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist alleges rape in Israeli detention

Gaza flotilla activist Anna Liedtke has filed a criminal complaint in Israel over an alleged assault by female guards. She says that during her third illegal strip-search in detention, guards forced her to her knees, covered her mouth and raped her. Liedtke said the abuse was intended to silence campaigners. She also recalled hearing male guards laughing and believes they may have watched or filmed the attack.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-07-15 13:00Original