Gaza flotilla activists from Spain and Brazil appear in Israeli court
Summary
Two activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Thiago Ávila from Brazil, appeared in an Israeli court after being detained by Israeli forces. The flotilla aimed to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza but was intercepted far from Gaza, leading to the activists being held for questioning amid accusations of links to a group sanctioned by the US.Key Facts
- The flotilla had over 50 vessels sailing from France, Spain, and Italy to Gaza to bring supplies.
- Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters near Greece.
- Two activists, Abu Keshek and Ávila, were taken to Israel for questioning and appeared in court in Ashkelon.
- Israeli officials said the activists were linked to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, a group sanctioned by the US for ties to Hamas.
- The activists reported harsh treatment, including being blindfolded, tied, isolated, and beaten during capture.
- Spain condemned the detention and denied Israel’s accusations against its national Abu Keshek.
- Most other activists disembarked in Crete, Greece, after the interception.
- The flotilla’s organizers said the interception took place more than 1,000 km from Gaza and damaged their equipment.
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