France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected "torture" and "war crimes" over Israel's alleged mistreatment of French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. The probe was opened following a referral from the foreign ministry after activists accused Israeli authorities of severe mistreatment during their detention. The activists were detained and allegedly subjected to violent and humiliating treatment, including physical violence, prolonged stress positions, and sexual humiliation.