Surya McEwen
Surya McEwen is a 40-year-old care worker from New South Wales, Australia, who recently gained attention for his involvement in a pro-Palestinian flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. He was detained by Israeli authorities and reported experiencing degrading and humiliating treatment while incarcerated, including physical abuse and a lack of medical care.
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Surya McEwen made similar accusations of sexual violence while in custody.
Dozens of Palestinian journalists beaten, starved or raped, report alleges | Israel
United Kingdom· 2026-02-19
Surya McEwen spoke about the need for more information regarding the ceasefire deal.
Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire | ProtestUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Surya McEwen has been incarcerated in prison in Israel after being abducted in international waters.
Australian Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli authorities in DFAT statements
Australia· 2025-10-07
Surya McEwen is an Australian activist who was detained in Israel while participating in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.
Australian Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel complain of ‘degrading and humiliating’ treatment | Gaza flotillaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-06
