Two British activists, Alice Chapman and Zak Khan, have been hospitalized after being assaulted by Israeli forces during a recent incident involving the Global Sumud flotilla.

The pair, along with 178 other individuals, were detained by Israel in international waters last Wednesday while attempting to breach the blockade of Gaza.

Chapman reported that she was punched by an Israeli soldier, whereas Khan claimed he was shot in the leg with a rubber bullet and nearly had his jaw broken.

He further detailed that he developed a chest infection during their detention aboard an Israeli ship.

Khan described the harsh conditions endured by detainees, including being forced to sleep in shipping containers or on deck, and being denied access to water.

Detainees were also subjected to stun grenades to prevent them from sleeping, while one individual was severely beaten inside a container for speaking loudly and expressing support for 'free Palestine'.

Upon their release, Chapman and Khan are now hospitalized in Crete along with 32 others.

Two flotilla members have been taken to Israel and appeared before a court without charge.

Spain and Brazil denounced the abduction of their citizens in international waters by Israeli authorities.

The organizers of the flotilla accused Israel of piracy for boarding at least 22 boats, emphasizing that members were unlawfully seized.

The flotilla was around 600 miles from Gaza when it was intercepted.

Among the UK citizens detained are approximately 20 individuals, with eight still in detention and two having returned to the UK.

The rest remain in Crete and Turkiye.

The flotilla aimed to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza by delivering humanitarian aid.

A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office expressed concern over the situation in Gaza and called on Israel to allow more aid into the enclave, in line with agreed-upon minimum targets.