Israeli officials denounced the flotilla as a stunt and denied that detainees were mistreated. (AP PHOTO)Israeli officials denounced the flotilla as a stunt and denied that detainees were mistreated. Israel did not immediately comment on the new allegations, but its foreign ministry earlier described reports that detainees had been mistreated as "complete lies". According to Adalah, an Israeli group offering legal assistance to flotilla members, some detainees were denied access to lawyers, water, medications, and toilets. Israel denied the allegations.