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Canada Demands Probe into Israeli Activist Abuse, Cites Consular Breach

5/26/2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney told Israeli President Isaac Herzog May 25 that Israel's treatment of activists was appalling and demanded a probe.
Released flotilla activists reported injuries and 15 sexual assaults, a claim Israel's prison service rejected.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa will provide evidence, warning that denying consular services breaches the Vienna Convention.
Israeli ambassador Gideon Saar called the activists Hamas-inspired and cited 19 anti-Semitic incidents in Canada.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney told Israeli President Isaac Herzog May 25 that Israel's treatment of activists was appalling and demanded a probe.
Released flotilla activists reported injuries and 15 sexual assaults, a claim Israel's prison service rejected.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa will provide evidence, warning that denying consular services breaches the Vienna Convention.
Israeli ambassador Gideon Saar called the activists Hamas-inspired and cited 19 anti-Semitic incidents in Canada.