A new complaint has been filed against Israel by 26 French citizens who were part of the Gaza flotilla. These individuals were intercepted at sea during three separate missions in October 2025, April 2026, and May 2026. Their lawyers announced to AFP on Tuesday, September 8, that the complainants have filed a formal accusation with the National Antiterrorism Prosecutor's Office (Pnat) in Paris, alleging that Israeli forces committed acts of torture and war crimes against them. The individuals involved are members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group that describes itself as "peaceful and humanitarian" and aims to deliver aid to the population of Gaza. Their lawyers specified that the French citizens were arrested during the three flotilla missions and were subjected to violence, inhumane treatment, and degrading conditions. Five of the complainants also reported experiencing "sexual touching" during their detention. The complaint was filed against "X," a term used to refer to the entity being accused, in this case, Israel. The French citizens allege that their ships were hijacked by the Israeli army, and they were arbitrarily arrested without due process. The accusations include not only physical violence but also psychological harm and violations of international humanitarian law. Two preliminary investigations have already been opened by the Pnat since the summer, assigned to the Central Office for the Fight Against Crimes Against Humanity (OCLCH). These investigations are looking into the events surrounding the three flotillas from October 2025 to May 2026. The cases are being handled with the seriousness they require, given the gravity of the alleged offenses.