Pakistan, May 4 -- Italy has launched an investigation into the alleged unlawful detention of activists by Israeli forces following a raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, Italian media reported on Monday. The probe focuses on the detention of activists aboard an Italian-flagged vessel during an interception in international waters. Authorities are examining whether international laws were violated during the operation.

The investigation was initiated after complaints were filed regarding the detention of Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Both were among participants aboard the flotilla that attempted to reach Gaza with humanitarian aid. Israeli authorities later extended their detention for further quest...