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Spanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport

Spanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport

Summary

Spanish police had a confrontation with activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla and their supporters at Bilbao Airport after the activists returned from being held by Israeli authorities. Videos showed police using force, and four people were arrested for civil disobedience.

Key Facts

  • The Global Sumud Flotilla is a group trying to send aid boats to Gaza.
  • Israeli forces seized the last aid boats earlier in the week.
  • Activists were detained by Israeli authorities before returning to Spain.
  • Upon arrival at Bilbao Airport, Spanish police clashed with the activists and their supporters.
  • Videos show police beating and dragging some activists.
  • Four people were arrested by Spanish police for civil disobedience.
  • The incident took place as the activists came back from Israeli detention.
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