[World Council of Churches] The Rev. Jerry Pillay, the World Council of Churches’ general secretary, released a May 21 statement condemning the reported mistreatment of pro-Palestinian activists detained by Israeli authorities this week after their Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted.
“Such treatment of civilians and peace activists constitutes a serious violation of human dignity and of international human rights and humanitarian law, including the Fourth Geneva Convention,” Pillay said. “No security consideration can justify abuse.”
The approximately 430 activists were released from prison in southern Israel and are being deported to Turkey.
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