Israel to Deport Gaza Flotilla Activists
Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek, are set to be released from the Shikma detention facility in Israel and subsequently deported. The Shin Bet, Israel's internal security service, has informed the Adalah legal center, which represents the activists, about the planned release. The activists were detained over a week ago after being taken into Israeli custody from a vessel flying the Italian flag, which Adalah argues places them under Italian jurisdiction. The legal center claims that the detention violates international law, a stance supported by a statement of condemnation from Italy. During their detention, the activists have reportedly been held in isolation under harsh conditions, prompting them to go on a hunger strike. 
