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Italian Probe Into Gaza Flotilla Detainees Expands to Israeli Navy Officers
The Rome prosecutor's office is investigating alleged mistreatment of Italian activists detained during Gaza flotilla missions, expanding its probe to include Israeli military and prison officials.
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- 01Rome prosecutors are investigating alleged torture and mistreatment of Italian activists detained on Gaza flotillas.
- 02The investigation has expanded to include former Israeli navy commander David Saar Salama and other naval officers.
- 03Fifty Italian nationals filed complaints following September-October 2025 and April-May 2026 flotilla missions.
- 04Israeli officials contest the probe's scope, calling it politicized and uncoordinated with the Italian government.
- 05The investigation concerns alleged acts of torture, kidnapping, injury, theft, and vandalism.
The investigation, which began after complaints from 50 Italians, now targets former navy commander David Saar Salama and other naval officers. Israeli officials deny the allegations, calling the probe politicized, while the prosecutor's office has requested judicial assistance from Israel.
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