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

Home Middle East France opens torture, 'war crime' probe over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists Middle East 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. Issued on: 05/06/2026 - 16:40 1 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 French activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla gesture upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris, on May 22, 2026. © Abdul Saboor, Reuters Read next France to investigate treatment of nationals on Gaza flotilla after reports of abuse Europe French Gaza flotilla activists return to Paris, describe 'violent' detention by Israel France Today's top stories Live: Ukraine’s Zelensky to meet with Trump at NATO summit in Turkey Live Europe Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, clearing way for technocratic committee Middle East In pictures: Marine Le Pen’s political rise and frustrated presidential ambitions France Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire burns out of control France Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran, draws massive crowds of mourners Middle East Advertising Most read 1 Trump again blasts 'communists', hails US as history's 'crowning achievement' on 250th anniversary Americas 2 250 years of US independence: How France helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War Analysis Americas 3 250 years of US independence: Why France supported the American Revolutionaries Analysis Americas 4 Colombia–Ghana: Arias fires Cafeteros past Black Stars to reach World Cup last 16 As it happened Sport 5 World Cup 2026: Mbappé sends Les Bleus into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay Sport 6 Trump hails American exceptionalism, evokes 'communist menace' at 250th celebration Americas Keywords for this article France Israel War in Gaza