Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned Israel's treatment of activists detained during a Gaza-bound flotilla, calling it 'appalling.' He has demanded an independent investigation into the allegations of abuse, including reports of sexual assaults. The situation has strained relations between Canada and Israel, with both sides exchanging criticisms over the handling of the incident.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney described the treatment of activists as 'appalling' and called for an independent investigation.
- ▪Activists reported abuse while detained, with several hospitalized and allegations of sexual assaults.
- ▪The relationship between Canada and Israel has become increasingly strained, with both countries expressing strong criticisms of each other.
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- ▪ Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla members — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’ — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Canada demands Israel probe ’appalling’ treatment of flotilla members — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 06:03:58 +0800 |
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Canada demands Israel probe 'appalling' treatment of flotilla membersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 15, 2026. REUTERS/Todd KorolPublished May 26, 2026, 06:03 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 06:03 AMOTTAWA, May 25 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that the treatment of activists detained by Israel had been "appalling" and described the situation in Gaza as "catastrophic," Carney's office said in a statement."The Prime Minister reiterated that the appalling treatment of civilians, including Canadian citizens,…
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