France's Foreign Minister announced an investigation into the treatment of French nationals on a recent flotilla heading for Gaza. Reports suggest activists faced abuse, including humiliation, rape, and torture, while in detention.

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Friday that Paris had asked the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of nationals on board the recent flotilla ‌heading for Gaza. This comes after reports that activists were subjected to abuse while in detention, including humiliation, rape and acts of torture.