Israeli Court Extends Detention of Gaza Flotilla Activists from Spain and Brazil
Two activists from Spain and Brazil, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila, have appeared before an Israeli court after being detained during an attempt to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The flotilla, consisting of over 50 vessels, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece. The activists were part of a group of 175 people aiming to deliver supplies to Gaza. The Israeli state has requested a four-day extension of their detention. According to the rights group Adalah, which is defending the activists, both men have reported experiencing severe mistreatment during their detention. Israel's foreign ministry claims the activists are linked to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, an organization under U.S. Treasury sanctions for alleged ties to Hamas. Spain has condemned the detention of Abu Keshek and rejected the accusations against him. 
