Italy names Israeli defense minister, IDF chief, others in probe of flotilla activists’ treatment

Times of Israel16 October 2026, 19:24 UTCIsrael

Prosecutors also launch investigation of 11 senior military, police and prison officials as suspects; if probe determines charges are warranted, Italy could lodge request for trial

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