Anna Liedtke, a 25-year-old German journalist and activist affiliated with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, has disclosed that she was sexually assaulted during her detention by Israeli forces. Liedtke was aboard the vessel Conscience, which aimed to breach the naval blockade of Gaza, when it was intercepted. She reported that her detention lasted five days, during which the assault occurred while she was being transferred from Ktzi’ot to Givon prison amid routine strip searches.

Liedtke stated that her decision to speak out is intended to shed light on the daily abuses experienced by Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention. She remarked, "Palestinians in the Zionists’ eyes are not viewed as human," emphasizing the need for global awareness regarding the conditions within these facilities.

In her view, achieving justice extends beyond holding the perpetrators accountable; she articulated that true justice would involve the cessation of Zionism, the occupation, and the systemic issues surrounding the prison system, ultimately advocating for the liberation of Palestine. Liedtke urged for continued activism and solidarity, asserting that the most effective response to such violence is to remain vocal and active.

Rights organizations have noted that Liedtke’s testimony aligns with increasing concerns regarding sexual abuse and mistreatment within Israeli detention facilities. Her account is part of broader calls for international scrutiny of the treatment of Palestinian prisoners and the ongoing blockade of Gaza.