Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction
Summary
Two activists from a humanitarian aid flotilla headed for Gaza were detained by Israeli authorities after their ship was intercepted near Greece. They appeared in an Israeli court, where their detention was extended for further questioning, but no formal charges have been filed yet.Key Facts
- The activists, Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Thiago Avila from Brazil, were seized by Israel after an interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
- The flotilla had 168 members taken to Crete, and two activists were taken to Israel.
- The activists face accusations including affiliation with a terrorist group and contact with foreign agents.
- Their legal representatives claim the detention and charges have no legal basis under international law.
- Spain has condemned the detention, calling it unlawful and demanding the activists' immediate release.
- Reports say the activists experienced physical abuse and harsh treatment while in custody, including being blindfolded, hand-tied, and subjected to stress positions.
- Both activists started hunger strikes while maintaining water intake.
- The Israeli government linked the activists to a Palestinian group that the U.S. says operates under Hamas.
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