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They've extended the detention of two Flotilla activists for two days

The Brazilian Thiago Ávila and the Palestinian-Spanish Saif Abukesh are the two arrested by Israeli forces for participating in the Global Summit Flotilla.

Ashkelon (Israel), 03/05/2026.- Saif Abu Keshek (C), a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, arrives to attend his trial for a remand extension at the Ashkelon Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon, Israel, 03 May 2026. Abu Keshek along with Thiago Avila were arrested on 02 May off the island of Crete, according to the organization. According to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Keshek is suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, and Avila of illegal activity. (Terrorista) EFE/EPA/ABIR SULTAN
Abuksh, arrested in Israel. Photo: EFE

The Ashkelon Magistrates' Court has extended the detention of the Palestinian-Spanish activist Saif Abukesh and the Brazilian activist Thiago Avila for two days, according to the centre representing the two members of the Adalah Global Sumud fleet.

Despite his health,theactivist Saif Abukesh has been in a state of shock  since he was arrested by Israel last Thursday.

Adalah's team has reported that both activists have been mistreated since being imprisoned, as well as "illegal interrogations."



He said in a statement that Avila was "beaten" and dragged off the ground. Besides, he was held incommunicado when he was arrested. As a result, he has suffered severe pain, injuries, and occasionally loss of consciousness.

On the other hand, lawyers claim that interrogations conducted by Israeli intelligence and security zebritzes are not legal because they have been questioned as "members of a terrorist group".



In the case of Abukeshek, he has been "handcuffed and blindfolded," and has often been placed in uncomfortable positions since his arrest. That caused bruising on his face and hands.

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