AFP to Probe Alleged Mistreatment of Australian Flotilla Activists Detained by Israel

Members of the group claim they experienced violence, sexual assault and abuse while in the custody of the Israelis.

The AFP logo is seen in Canberra, Australia, on June 6, 2019. Getty Images

Federal police have left the door open to investigating allegations a group of Australians were kidnapped, tortured and raped by Israeli authorities while they were trying to deliver aid to Gaza.

Eleven Australians took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza in May when they were detained in international waters at gunpoint, before being imprisoned and eventually deported from Israel.