Hyderabad, May 22 -- Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) have described physical torture, beatings and degrading treatment on Thursday, May 21, after being deported following their detention by Israeli forces during a Gaza-bound mission.

The flotilla departed from the southern Turkish port of Marmaris on May 14, 2026. Organisers said the campaign included more than 50 boats carrying symbolic humanitarian aid and over 400 participants from dozens of countries.

Israeli naval forces intercepted the vessels in international waters on Monday evening, May 18, before deporting the activists to Turkey.

Images and videos shared after the activists' arrival in Istanbul showed several detainees with bruises, cuts and facial injuries. R...