Austrian Participants of the Gaza Aid Flotilla Return

The group was previously stopped by Israeli authorities and flown to Athens, confirmed the Foreign Ministry upon APA's request.

Activists Report Mistreatment

According to a statement from the activists, there were instances of mistreatment during their detention by Israeli security forces. The affected individuals report sitting on the ground for hours with their hands tied, lack of medical care, and being deprived of water for 25 hours. The circumstances of the arrest were described by the activists as "illegal abduction and captivity".

A member of the Austrian delegation also criticized the behavior of the federal government. There was no clear response to the actions against the aid flotilla or the treatment of Austrian citizens abroad. Communication with authorities was also deemed inadequate by those affected. Relatives were informed only with delays.

No Statement from the Foreign Ministry

The Foreign Ministry only confirmed to the APA the return flight of the activists to Athens. A further statement regarding the allegations was initially not available.

The aid flotilla was part of an international action aimed at bringing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Israel had stopped the ship and detained the participants. The exact course of the detention and the allegations of mistreatment have not yet been independently verified. The affected individuals announced their intention to make their experiences public.

(APA/Red)

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