Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Israel says the pair are linked to a U.S.-sanctioned Palestinian group as Spain calls the detention illegal.
- Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, detaining activists including a Spanish-Swedish and a Brazilian organizer, while other participants were taken to Crete.
- Spain and Brazil criticized the detentions as illegal and demanded the release of their citizens, further straining relations with Israel, which defended the action as enforcement of its Gaza blockade.
- Activists and organizers alleged mistreatment and injuries during the interception, while Israel denied abuse and said the detainees were being investigated for possible security concerns.
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Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer said on Sunday. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish national, and Brazilian Thiago Avila were detained by Israeli authorities late on Wednesday and brought to Israel, while more than 100 other pro-Palestinian activists aboard the boats were taken to the Gree…
Gaza aid flotilla activists tortured in Israeli custody after abduction, testimony shows
New testimony has revealed that two activists abroad the Gaza-bound Sumud-2 flotilla have suffered torture and beatings after being kidnapped in international waters.
Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction
Court extends activists’ detention by two days for further interrogation, rights group tells Al Jazeera.Two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla who were detained and abducted by Israeli authorities have appeared in court in Israel, an Israeli rights group representing them says.Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Brazilian Thiago Avila attended court proceedings in Ashkelon on Sunday, Miriam Azem, the international advocacy coordina…
Saif Abukeshek, of Palestinian origin and with dual Spanish and Swedish nationality, was detained for questioning in Israel on Saturday along with Brazilian Thiago Ávila. Read Source link: https://www.elmundo.es/internacional/2026/05/03/69f71632fdddff48238b457c.html Author: Efe Publish date: 2026-05-03 09:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza-bound flotilla activists
The Ashkelon Magistrates Court on Sunday, May 3, ordered a two-day extension of the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, held after Israeli forces intercepted the convoy, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago de Avila appeared before the court following their transfer to Israel for interrogation. Also ReadTwo activists taken by Israel after Gaza aid floti…
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