France’s government had earlier asked prosecutors to investigate Israel’s alleged violent mistreatment of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, potentially opening a route for criminal proceedings.

Something happened, the article source from France24 is missing (it was there when I posted).

changed the source to reuters

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        There are dual citizens on both sides in that conflict (even though in majority on Israel side). So there is an obligation to investigate as par IHL.

        Edit: On a side note, each country which had a boat submitted to piracy in international waters is entitled to respond to it as an act of war.