Diplomacy · Intl
Italy widens flotilla torture probe to include Israeli defence minister, others
Hilal Saki · Middle East Eye
Published 17 Oct 2026, 11:27 am·1 h ago·1 min read
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Italy widens flotilla torture probe to include Israeli defence minister, others Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and senior military, police and prison officials have been placed under investigation in Italy over the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists, Italian prosecutors said on Friday. The move expands an investigation that was previously focused on Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir. The case concerns suspected torture, kidnapping, personal injury, robbery and damage when Israeli forces intercepted small fleets of boats headed towards Gaza in 2025 and…
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