US EditionActivists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Most of the 180 detained participants were released to Greek custody in Crete after 40 hours, but two remain in Israeli custody.
- Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, detaining activists including a Spanish-Swedish and a Brazilian organizer, while other participants were taken to Crete.
- Spain and Brazil criticized the detentions as illegal and demanded the release of their citizens, further straining relations with Israel, which defended the action as enforcement of its Gaza blockade.
- Activists and organizers alleged mistreatment and injuries during the interception, while Israel denied abuse and said the detainees were being investigated for possible security concerns.
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Global Sumud Flotilla claim detained activist never meant to go to Gaza, was on 'observer boat'
Keshek was on “an observer boat which was never intended to go to Gaza,” the statement read, adding that he was “harshly beaten before being removed and isolated from the rest of the participants.”
Activists' detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters.
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Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters.
Two flotilla activists for Gaza, detained since their arrest off Greece, have arrived in Israel where they will be "interviewed".
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