Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court has extended the detention of two activists taken from a Gaza-bound flotilla, after their seizure in international waters last week.Adalah, the rights group representing them, said the court in Ashkelon gave police an extra six days to question Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian national Thiago Ávila.The pair were among about 175 activists detained when Israeli forces intercepted 22 boats near Greece.Adalah said both men have been on hunger strike for six days.It also said they have been held in isolation and blindfolded when taken out of their cells, including for medical procedures.The case has drawn... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Two Gaza flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after interception
Two activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have appeared before an Israeli court after being brought to Israel for questioning, according to the rights group representing them.Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were taken to Ashkelon after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of more than 50 vessels in international waters off Greece early on Thursday.Israel said it had removed about 175 activists in the operation, with two taken to Israel for interrogation.The court appearance came as the state sought to extend their detention by four days, Adalah said.The group said its lawyers had met the two men... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains activists
Israeli naval forces intercepted at least 22 boats from the Global Sumud flotilla carrying aid to Gaza in international waters near the Greek island of Crete.Approximately 175 activists from over 20 boats were detained and transported to Israel.The flotilla, which set sail from multiple European ports including Spain, France, and Italy, aimed to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza by delivering humanitarian aid and volunteers.The interception took place about 965 kilometers from Gaza, in international waters west of Crete.Among those detained were at least six Australian activists, including climate activist Zack Schofield and University of Sydney student Ethan Floyd.Family... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:32 LONDON
Israeli Military Intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla Aid Boats Near Crete
Israeli naval forces have intercepted and seized control of multiple aid vessels belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Crete.The flotilla was en route to Gaza, more than 1,000 kilometers from Israeli shores.According to flotilla organizers, Israeli military speedboats approached the vessels, identifying themselves as Israeli forces.They reportedly pointed lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons at participants, ordering them to the front of the boats and to get on their hands and knees.Communications on the flotilla vessels were jammed, prompting the flotilla to issue an SOS signal.Israeli sources confirmed that seven of the 58... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 23:31 LONDON
