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They knew the risks but took them. In international waters, Israeli commandos attacked them. In custody they were harshly treated. Their humanitarian cargo, personal possessions, and vessel were confiscated.
They were kidnapped and imprisoned for several days. Israel brutalized them for doing the right thing.
They're now free, either heading home, or perhaps there resting and recovering from their ordeal. Israel never makes it easy. That's how rogue states operate.
Gush Shalom works for peace, reconciliation, ending Israel's occupation, and sovereign Palestine within pre-1967 borders. On October 22, its press release headlined "Israeli activists detained on the 'Estelle' released," saying:
"Elik Elhanan: excessive force was used against us, without any reason""Electric shocks by taser out of vengeful hatred"
"A Greek MP was beaten by Shabak Security Service interrogators"
Perhaps once activists can speak freely we'll learn more. Everyone Israel detains gets harsh treatment. It's standard practice. Virtually every Palestinian imprisoned is tortured or abused. Children young as 10 (and sometimes younger) are treated like adults.
Arrested Palestinian supporters also taste Israeli harshness. Activist Jews are treated like enemies.
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