Report: Australia probes sexual allegations by Gaza flotilla activists against Israel

As Australian police investigate allegations of assault during the detention of Gaza flotilla activists in Israel last month, Israel's embassy in Australia has dismissed the claims and described the four activists as 'professional provocateurs'

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As Australian police investigate allegations of assault during the detention of Gaza flotilla activists in Israel last month, Israel's embassy in Australia has dismissed the claims and described the four activists as 'professional provocateurs'

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Ben Kroll

01:03 AM • June 17 2026 IDT

Australian police are investigating claims by four activists who say they were sexually assaulted by Israeli forces after being detained during a recent flotilla to Gaza, according to a new report.

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