Activists aboard the Handala vessel, detained by Israeli authorities after their ship was seized in international waters, have reported abusive treatment during their detention. Many of these activists have refused to comply with deportation orders issued by Israel, choosing instead to go on hunger strike in protest. The detainees have described their treatment as criminalizing and have provided testimonies detailing the abuse they endured while in custody. The deportation orders were reportedly enforced through coercion, with some activists being forced to sign under pressure. Separately, Tunisian political leader Rached Ghannouchi has begun a hunger strike in prison to show solidarity with Gaza, which has been under conflict for 22 months. These developments highlight ongoing tensions related to the Israeli detention of activists and the broader regional conflict.