Israel deports two activists detained on board Gaza flotilla
Summary
Israel detained two pro-Palestinian activists, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila, after intercepting a Gaza aid flotilla near Crete. The activists were held for about a week and then deported, while other activists on the flotilla were released in Greece.Key Facts
- The Global Sumud Flotilla had 22 boats and about 175 activists aiming to deliver aid to Gaza.
- Israel intercepted the flotilla in international waters near Crete, far from Gaza.
- Saif Abu Keshek (Spanish of Palestinian origin) and Thiago Ávila (Brazilian) were taken to Israel and detained.
- Israel accused Abu Keshek of links to a terrorist group and Ávila of illegal activity; both denied these claims.
- After about a week, Israel completed its investigation and deported the two activists.
- Their lawyers and rights groups said the detention was unlawful and involved mistreatment, including isolation and harsh interrogation.
- Brazil, Spain, the UN, and advocacy groups demanded their release and called the detention illegal.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla's goal is to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid.
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