Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Summary
Two activists, Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Thiago Avila from Brazil, were detained by Israel after being intercepted in international waters while trying to reach Gaza with humanitarian supplies. They have been held in harsh conditions and are on hunger strike while awaiting legal proceedings in Israel.Key Facts
- The activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sailed from Europe to try to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
- Israel intercepted the flotilla near Greece and detained 177 activists, releasing all except Abu Keshek and Avila.
- Saif Abu Keshek is a Spanish-Swedish national of Palestinian origin who has organized Palestinian solidarity efforts in Europe for over 20 years.
- Thiago Avila is a Brazilian activist also involved in the flotilla effort.
- Both men have reported physical abuse, including being hand-tied, blindfolded, and beaten during their capture by Israeli forces.
- They were taken to Shikma Prison in Israel, a facility accused of harsh treatment.
- The Spanish Prime Minister demanded their release and criticized Israel’s actions as unlawful.
- Turkey’s foreign ministry described the interception as an act of piracy.
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