Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member
Summary
Spain has asked Israel to release a Spanish citizen, Saif Abukeshek, who was arrested during an Israeli raid on a flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza. Spain says the arrest was illegal and is calling for his immediate release, while Israel claims he has ties to Hamas.Key Facts
- Saif Abukeshek, a Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin, was arrested by Israeli forces during a raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla near Crete.
- The flotilla was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza and was intercepted in international waters.
- Israel detained 175 people from the flotilla, most were taken to Greece, but Abukeshek and one other man were taken to Israel for questioning.
- Spain’s foreign minister said the arrest happened outside Israel’s legal area and called it kidnapping.
- Israel says Abukeshek is linked to the Palestinian National Conference Abroad, which the U.S. says is connected to Hamas.
- Spain says Israel has not shown any proof of these alleged ties.
- Reports say Abukeshek and the other detainee have been held in harsh conditions and have started a hunger strike.
- Spain’s prime minister has publicly demanded Israel release Abukeshek and defend international law.
- The raid has led to protests and criticism from human rights groups and governments, including Turkey, which called it piracy.
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