Australia to investigate rape and torture claims by flotilla activists against Israeli forces

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) are investigating claims that Israeli forces raped and tortured a group of activists who were detained after trying to deliver aid to Gaza by boat.

Eleven Australians were among hundreds of activists detained by Israeli forces on 18 May after their Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla was intercepted.

After Monday's meeting, one of the activists, Juliet Lamont, said Wong "believes" the group's claims against Israeli forces and police had indicated they would take action.

"They have committed to an independent investigation into our allegations of kidnapping, abuse, rape, torture," Lamont told reporters.