Frank Romano was invited by The Arab Organization for Human Rights in Britain to participate in a seminar on Friday evening, June 5, 2026, entitled “The Hell of Israeli Prisons: Torture, Murder, and Rape Against Everyone… From Palestinian Prisoners to Freedom Flotilla Activists.”
To view it, click on the image below. Romano's intervention starts about 1/4 of the way into the program:
The seminar addressed the grave violations committed against Palestinian prisoners within Israeli prisons and detention centers, including torture, murder, starvation, and sexual assault. It also highlighted the violations suffered by activists of the Global Flotilla and the Freedom Flotilla after their ships were intercepted and they were detained, and discussed the legal and humanitarian dimensions of these crimes and ways to hold those responsible accountable.
A select group of experts, human rights advocates, and international activists concerned with the Palestinian cause and prisoners’ rights participated in the seminar, including Dr. Fatih Farol, a faculty member at Yalova University and a member of the Global Flotilla's board of directors; Marieke Stam, head of the Dutch delegation to the Global Flotilla; Tarek Raouf, a writer, activist, and one of the organizers of the Global Flotilla; Booker Omole, Secretary-General of the Communist Party of Kenya; Declan Greenway, former head of operations for UNRWA; Dr. Frank Romano, professor of international law and international lawyer, participated in the first GSF, the latest GSF missions to Gaza and with the ship to Gaza "Handala"; Alicia Cotsoliers, communications director for Partners for Palestine; and Nicoletta Greco, representative of the European and International Department of the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL)
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Frank Romano and his friend Mehmet in Istanbul after a boycott event for Palestine after Romano was deported by Israel to Istanbul. 24 May 2026
Original in the Turkish Language: English Translation Below
İslam ile şereflenen Sumud Kahramanı bir akademisyen, yeni ismi Muhammed 📷
Dr. Frank Romano; Filistin halkına verdiği destekle, hukuk profesörlüğü, yazarlık, aktivistliği ve yakın zamanda İslamiyet'i seçmesiyle tanınan Amerikalı ve Fransız kökenli bir akademisyendir.
72 yaşındaki bu abimizin Gazze için gösterdiği gayreti ve fedakarlığı için binlerce kez teşekkür ediyorum..📷📷
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A Sumud Hero, an academic honored with Islam, his new name is Muhammed 📷
Dr. Frank Romano is an American and French-born academic known for his support of the Palestinian people, his law professorship, writing, activism, and his recent conversion to Islam.
I thank this 72-year-old brother thousands of times for his efforts and sacrifices for Gaza
fatihmehmet_yldrm
Frank Romano and his friend Mehmet in Istanbul after a boycott event for Palestine after Romano was deported by Israel to Istanbul. 24 May 2026
Original in the Turkish Language: English Translation Below
İslam ile şereflenen Sumud Kahramanı bir akademisyen, yeni ismi Muhammed 📷
Dr. Frank Romano; Filistin halkına verdiği destekle, hukuk profesörlüğü, yazarlık, aktivistliği ve yakın zamanda İslamiyet'i seçmesiyle tanınan Amerikalı ve Fransız kökenli bir akademisyendir.
72 yaşındaki bu abimizin Gazze için gösterdiği gayreti ve fedakarlığı için binlerce kez teşekkür ediyorum..📷📷
fatihmehmet_yldrm
A Sumud Hero, an academic honored with Islam, his new name is Muhammed 📷
Dr. Frank Romano is an American and French-born academic known for his support of the Palestinian people, his law professorship, writing, activism, and his recent conversion to Islam.
I thank this 72-year-old brother thousands of times for his efforts and sacrifices for Gaza
See this Instagram post by @fatihmehmet_yldrm https://t.co/AcvCwqKlnn
Frank Romano of the GSF interviewed in Syracuse, Sicily before the launch of the GSF to Gaza.
He reveals an important GSF objective is to showcase the struggle of the Palestinian people, to the world. He is concerned that the world is focused on other conflicts, and points out that meanwhile the genocide in Gaza continues.
June 26, 2026, Syracuse, Sicily
See this Instagram post by @gzt: https://t.co/lPPFwivVEV
Frank Romano live interview, “The World Today” Abductions, Abuse of Global Sumud Flotilla.
Host: Mike Ryan. To view it, click on image below:
Romano was captured again for his participation the Global Sumud Flotilla which departed Barcelona (envisaging at different stages 70-100 boats) and headed to Gaza to break the siege on April 15, 2026, more than 20 boats were intercepted on April 31 by Israeli forces. He and many comrades were subject to extreme violence by Israeli commandos in the “Torture Ship”, before they were transferred to Greek authorities near Crete.
54 GSF vessels set sail again from Crete, heading to Gaza, and were intercepted again on May 18 by Israeli commandos. They were again beaten and tortured by Israeli commandos in the “Torture Ship”, until they were delivered to Israeli police at Ashdod, an Israeli port.
Romano stated they were again subject to intense violence by the Israeli police. He was tortured for one hour and a half with extremely tight handcuffs that were so tight, his hands were swollen like balloons before they were finally loosened. Then they were transferred to Ketziot prison, in the Negev desert, where they faced harsh conditions before being deported.
“The World Today” Host Mike Ryan. May 31, 2026.
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Frank Romano, inspired by the faith of the Palestinians, turns to Islam to be guided by the lighthouse of truth.
To view it, click on image below:
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Live: Frank Romano speaks at press conference at Istanbul airport after being deported from Israel with his Global Sumud Flotilla comrades. To view the talk, click on the image below:
The following was the caption of this video provided by the a news service that published it:
422 Sumud volunteers, detained by Israel, were brought to Turkey. Among the 422 volunteers was American academic Dr. Frank Romano. Romano, who years ago converted to Islam after being deeply moved by the unwavering faith of Palestinians in the face of oppression and genocide, emphasized his determination to resume his journey despite the torture and humiliation he endured at the hands of Israeli soldiers.
May 21, 2026, Istanbul Airport, Turkiye
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Frank Romano at Istanbul airport after being deported from Israel with his Global Sumud Flotilla comrades. The following was the caption of this photo provided by the IHH news service that published this article:
Law Professor and activist Frank Romano, recounting the mistreatment they experienced, said, "We were detained, mistreated, and insulted. Regardless of what happens, we will set off again with the Freedom Flotilla and the Global Sumud Flotilla." Thanking Türkiye for its struggle for Palestine, Romano added, "Palestine loves you. We love you."
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May 21, 2026, Istanbul Airport, Turkiye
Frank Romano on Saf Saf (Akai sango) the flagship of the Global Sumud Flotilla headed to Gaza. Romano is an organizer on the ship and in this video he is doing night watch !
April 26, 2026, Mediterranean Sea between Sicily & Gaza.
Frank Romano (0rganizer) & crew & participants on the Saf Saf, the mother ship of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) to Gaza. Departure from Augusta, Sicily, to Gaza to break the illegal Israeli blockade.
April 27, 2026, Augusta, Sicily
Frank Romano-rough seas on a Global Sumud Flotilla boat to Gaza. He admires the Palestinians are not only interested in freeing Palestine from this asphyxiating occupation, but also inspiring the world to resist oppressive regimes.
April 22, 2026, Mediterranean Sea
Frank Romano, captain & crew of a GSF boat to Gaza make this tribute to the Tunisian prisoners (members of GSF), arrested while participating in a Global Sumud Flotilla event in Tunisia on March 6, 2026. Sidi Bou Said Tunisia
April 20, 2026,Mediterranean Sea
Frank Romano-Sunrise on the Mediterranean Sea on a GSF boat to Gaza. He analogizes the rising son to a new beginning for Palestine. He honors the fighting spirit of the Palestinian revolutionaries in Gaza & the West Bank.
April 18, 2026, Mediterranean Sea,
فرانك رومانو وطاقمه ونشطاء آخرون يحيون ذكرى يوم الأسير الفلسطيني... على متن سفينة تابعة لأسطول الصمود العالمي. متجهين إلى غزة ليس فقط لكسر الحصار الإسرائيلي غير الشرعي، بل لإيصال رسالة إلى العالم. الرسالة هي أن على إسرائيل إطلاق سرا أكثر من 10,000 رهي
Frank Romano & crew & other activists commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ day. . .on a Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) vessel. Headed to Gaza not only Frank Romano & crew & other activists commemorating Palestinian Prisoners’ day. . .
April 17, 2026, Mediterranean Sea.
Frank Romano at the helm of a Global Sumud vessel headed to Gaza, to break the illegal Israeli siege of Gaza. Laiden with humanitarian aid.
April 15, 2026, Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain.
Frank Romano w 40-45 boats leave on Global Sumud vessel in Barcelona port « Moll de Fusta » to Gaza. 1000’s there for the launch. Romano & others headed break Israeli blockade of Gaza, + bring humanitarian aid to Gazan Palestinians. April 12, 2026, Moll de Fusta, Barcelona
Frank Romano and his buddy Chris Smalls in Barcelona. During the big send off to the GSF to Gaza from the Beautiful people of Barcelona !
April 12, 2026, Port Vell, Barcelona