An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two foreign activists who were arrested after a Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted in international waters near Greece.
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila were brought before the Ashkelon Magistrate’s Court, where the judge approved extending their custody until May 5. Israeli authorities had earlier asked for a four-day extension.
The two were among more than 170 activists detained when the flotilla was stopped by the Israeli Navy overnight between Wednesday and Thursday near the Greek island of Crete.
The vessels were part of the Global Sumud flotilla, which had sailed from ports in France, Spain and Italy, including Barcelona on April 12, with the aim of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Most of the activists detained during the operation were later taken to Greece and released.
Around 175 people were removed from the vessels, while Abu Keshek and Avila were taken to
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