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Italian probe targets Kats and Israeli officials
The Italian Public Prosecutor's Office has expanded its investigation into alleged violations committed by activists of the Global Resilience Fleet during attempts to intercept boats heading to the Gaza Strip. The investigation now includes Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz and 12 high-ranking Israeli officials from military and security agencies. The inquiry concerns suspicions of crimes such as torture, kidnapping, physical terrorism, theft, and property damage, occurring during Israeli forces' interception of vessels attempting to break the blockade imposed on Gaza between 2025 and 2026. The investigation is based on complaints from 50 Italian citizens who reported being beaten, threatened, and subjected to the use of stun weapons and rubber bullets during their detention. They described harsh treatment, violence, and threats faced during two maritime missions aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza residents. Italy has also sent judicial assistance requests to Israel to facilitate the investigation, though the response from Israeli authorities remains unclear. The goal of the investigation is to identify individual responsibilities and clarify the circumstances surrounding these events. The future legal accountability of Israeli officials remains a possibility, depending on the investigation’s findings.
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