British activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla have claimed they were zip-tied, held in insect infested cells and deprived of sleep while in custody in Israel.

Evie Snedker and Sijaad Hussain told Metro they were allegedly left to drink filthy water and subjected to violent searches at a high-security prison in the Negev desert.

The pair were among more than 500 activists who were attempting to deliver aid to Gaza before their ships were intercepted by Israeli forces last week.

Dozens of participants, including other Britons, have come forward with stories of harsh treatment, which Israel has strongly denied. All 13 Britons who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla have now been ‘freed’ by Israel, according to the group’s website, with a number returning home on Monday.

Evie, 26, wa

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