French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel

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A group of French activists have returned to Paris after being detained by Israeli forces during their attempt to break the blockade on Gaza. The activists report experiencing brutal treatment during their detention, raising concerns over human rights.

The first group of French activists from the Global Sumud aid flotilla returned to Paris on Friday after being detained and then deported by Israel amid international outcry. They described what they said was a violent, humiliating ordeal – including sexual abuse – after they were detained by Israeli forces during the group's third attempt to break the blockade of the beleaguered Gaza Strip.