Two foreign activists seized from Gaza aid flotilla appear before Israeli court
Summary
Two foreign activists from a flotilla trying to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza were seized by Israeli forces and brought before a court in Israel. One activist stated he was beaten badly while in Israeli custody, and both were held blindfolded and in isolation.Key Facts
- The flotilla had more than 50 vessels from France, Spain, and Italy aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza.
- Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters near Greece.
- Two activists, Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Thiago Avila from Brazil, were taken to Israel for questioning.
- Activist Avila reported severe beatings and being kept blindfolded and in isolation since arrival.
- Abu Keshek was also blindfolded, hand-tied, and forced to lie face-down during transfer to Israel.
- Israel’s foreign ministry linked the activists to an organization accused of supporting the Palestinian group Hamas.
- Spain condemned the detention and rejected Israel’s accusations against Avila.
- The Israeli court considered extending their detention by four days.
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