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Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Al Jazeera, Associated Press.
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Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Two activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla have been presented before an Israeli court days after they were abducted following their detention with 175 other campaigners by Israel in international waters near Greece. Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila have been on a hunger strike.
Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
This grab from black and white CCTV footage shows members on flotilla boat with hands in air as Israeli forces intercepted activists who set sail earlier this month from Barcelona attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza, near the southern Greek island of Crete, early Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Global.