Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home. Organizers allege abuse, sexual assault, and beatings.
Israel's prison service has denied the allegations. Reuters could not independently verify them.
11 Australians were among 430 volunteers on 50 boats intercepted in international waters last week.
Activist Juliet Lamont said she was dragged, sexually assaulted, and beaten. "It was the beginning of four days of absolute hell," she said.
Sam Woripa Watson said he sustained a fractured rib, bruises, and cuts. He witnessed activists being tasered and shot with rubber bullets.
Global Sumud Flotilla documented at least 15 cases of sexual abuse. Israel's prison service issued a blanket denial.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong called the footage "shocking and unacceptable." Australia imposed a travel ban and sanctions on Ben-Gvir last year.
