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German journalist says she was raped during 'Israeli' detention (en.royanews.tv)

submitted 2 weeks ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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Anna Liedtke, a 25-year-old German journalist and activist with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, has publicly revealed that she experienced sexual assault while held by 'Israeli' forces.

Liedtke, who was aboard the vessel Conscience attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza, said she was raped during a transfer between 'Israeli' prisons.

The journalist described her detention as lasting five days following the interception of the ship. She stated that the assault occurred while being transferred from Ktzi’ot to Givon prison during routine strip searches.

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[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 22 points 2 weeks ago

Testimony video (statement around 40 seconds)

https://youtube.com/shorts/-jBkaPkDwuo

[–] KAO@hilariouschaos.com 14 points 2 weeks ago

Typical of zios, is like their favorite sport.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Why quoting the word Israeli?

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's a Jordanian based news outlet because Western media won't report on this. And Jordan does not recognize Israel.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

Ah. Thanks!

[–] Railcar8095@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

Israel doesn't commit war crimes. If there has been a war crime, then it wasn't a Real Israel. Likely Hamas infiltrated IDF and Israeli government.

Hence, the quotes