Part 2: The legal fight to hold Israel to account

<p>Lawyers for the Australians detained after Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla are now building a record of what happened.&nbsp;</p> <p>They&rsquo;re reviewing footage, collecting medical evidence, and taking witness statements alleging beatings, humiliation, denial of food and water, and detention in harsh conditions.&nbsp;</p> <p>The legal team says the evidence points to serious abuse of Australian citizens &ndash; and amounts to crimes.</p> <p>So now the Australians are home, the question is what happens next: whether Australia will do more than condemn, and whether Israel will face any consequence.</p> <p>Today, human rights lawyer Bernadette Zaydan, who represents the 11 Australians on the Global Sumud Flotilla, on what accountability looks like.</p> <p>This is part two of a two part episode. If you haven&rsquo;t already, go back and listen to our conversation with flotilla participant, Juliet Lamont.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Lawyer representing the Australian flotilla activists, Bernadette Zaydan</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>@itamarbengvir via X</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>