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French Minister Sends Gaza Flotilla Abuse Report to Prosecutor

5/31/2026

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot referred allegations of sexual violence and mistreatment of French nationals on the Gaza flotilla to the prosecutor after a report cited beatings and at least fifteen sexual assaults.
Israeli forces intercepted fifty Gaza-bound vessels on May 18-19, detained 430 activists—including 37 French nationals—and deported them.
Ten Sumud activists were arrested in Libya, prompting the convoy that began on May 16 to dissolve on May 31, 2026.

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot referred allegations of sexual violence and mistreatment of French nationals on the Gaza flotilla to the prosecutor after a report cited beatings and at least fifteen sexual assaults.
Israeli forces intercepted fifty Gaza-bound vessels on May 18-19, detained 430 activists—including 37 French nationals—and deported them.
Ten Sumud activists were arrested in Libya, prompting the convoy that began on May 16 to dissolve on May 31, 2026.