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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gavir accused humanitarians on the flotilla of being terrorists, despite reports of their mistreatment in detention.

Many of the hostages looked gaunt and were in need of medical attention, reflecting the harsh conditions they endured. One particularly striking image showed a hostage resembling a Holocaust victim, highlighting the severity of their treatment.

Noah Schnall, a Jewish photojournalist, was detained and brutally treated by Israeli forces while reporting on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition. She was hung from metal shackles and beaten, highlighting the Israeli government's harsh treatment of even Jewish journalists who criticize their actions.

Israeli forces detained thousands of Palestinians during the war, often in shelters and hospitals, under laws that allowed detention without judicial review or access to lawyers.

The Israeli government, while claiming to be a safe haven for Jews, has been accused of targeting Jewish activists for humiliation and brutality. This contradiction highlights the complex and often hypocritical nature of nationalistic policies.