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Chile expresses its displeasure to Israel over "degrading treatment" of flotilla detainees

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • Chile's government has expressed its displeasure to Israel's ambassador regarding the "degrading treatment" of detained humanitarian flotilla activists.
  • The incident involved Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir and occurred after the interception of the Global Sumud flotilla in international waters.
  • Four Chilean citizens were among the detained activists, and Chile is calling for their prompt release and the guarantee of their human rights.

Chile has formally lodged a protest with the Israeli ambassador over the "degrading treatment" inflicted upon activists from the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, which included four Chilean nationals.

The Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its strong dissatisfaction to Ambassador Peleg Lewi, specifically referencing the actions of an Israeli cabinet minister who subjected the detained activists to humiliation. Images circulated showed Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir at the port of Ashdod as hundreds of activists were forced into a prone position by masked soldiers.

The Government of Chile calls on the Israeli Government to guarantee the human rights and dignity of the detained persons and to ensure their prompt release.

· Chilean Ministry of Foreign AffairsA statement released by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the treatment of detained activists.

Chile is demanding that the Israeli government ensure the human rights and dignity of all detained individuals and secure their immediate release. The four Chilean citizens—Víctor Chanfreau, Carolina Eltit, Claudio Caiozzi, and Ignacio Ladrón de Guevara—were apprehended on Monday when their vessels were intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters en route to Gaza.

This diplomatic action underscores Chile's consistent stance on human rights and international law, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Chile has previously supported South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide, highlighting a significant divergence from some regional partners and a commitment to upholding international legal principles.

the degrading treatment to which the detainees have been subjected by a member of the Israeli Government's cabinet

· Chilean Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe statement described the actions of Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir towards the detained activists.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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