Israel Deports Gaza Flotilla Activists After Detention
Two activists, Thiago Avila from Brazil and Saif Abu Keshek from Spain, were released from detention in Israel and deported after being held for over a week. The activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by the Israeli Navy while attempting to reach Gaza. They had been on a hunger strike during their detention at Ashkelon's Shikma facility. The organization Adalah claimed that their detention was unlawful, arguing that since they were on a vessel flying the Italian flag, they should be under Italian jurisdiction. Israel's foreign ministry stated that Abu Keshek was suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, while Avila was suspected of illegal activity, allegations both activists denied. 
