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Israel is set to release two Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla activists who were abducted by Israeli authorities, a rights group has said. Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish-Palestinian, and Brazilian Thiago Avila will
intercepting a flotilla of more than 50 boats carrying aid for Gaza in international waters west of Cyprus. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said its fleet was being boarded in what it called an illegal
flotillas trying to break Israel’s siege on Gaza, alleging without evidence that organisers of the aid vessels are trying to reach the Palestinian territory “in support of Hamas”. The sanctions on Tuesday come
Israel. More than 400 activists from 40 countries, travelling on 50 vessels, took part in the flotilla, organisers said. It set off from Turkey carrying food and other aid, in the latest high-profile attempt
intercepted, 10 still sailing The organisers of an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip say Israeli forces [raided](/news/2026/5/18/israeli-forces-intercept-gaza-bound-aid-flotilla) 41 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, while 10 vessels continue to sail
aid flotilla to [Gaza](https://www.theguardian.com/world/gaza) returned home on Monday, where they were met with hundreds of supporters after landing at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane airports. The activists, who were detained in Israel after
Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have alleged they were subjected to abuse while held in detention. Canada said it had received information detailing "appalling abuse" of its citizens
intercepts all remaining flotilla boats Israeli forces on Tuesday boarded the last of the flotilla boats that tried to challenge the blockade — the latest effort to highlight the grim conditions for nearly 2 million Palestinians
interception of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza. Italian news agency ANSA reported on Monday that prosecutors in Rome had placed Ben-Gvir under investigation in connection with a video he posted following the detention
intercepted in international waters last week by Israeli forces aiming to stop the flotilla from delivering aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. The flotilla included people from 40 countries. Organisers of the aid flotilla said
Gaza Strip. Cypriot authorities confirmed the interceptions took place outside its territorial waters without previous notification and were condemned by Turkey as an act of piracy. Dfat remains in contact with local authorities in Israel
Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists, lawyers say An Israeli court has extended the detention of two Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla activists who were abducted by Israeli authorities last week, an Israeli rights
Gaza aid flotilla](/news/2026/5/19/gaza-aid-flotilla-organisers-say-41-boats-intercepted-10-still-sailing#:~:text=Foreign%20ministers%20of%2010%20countries,blatant%20violation%20of%20international%20law.&text=The%20last%20vessel%20of%20an,forces%2C%20according%20to%20the%20organisers.) earlier this week, according to the Legal Center
flotilla activists who were attempting to break Israel’s siege of Gaza. In the footage, Ben-Gvir is heard taunting activists, who are forced to kneel with their foreheads to the floor and their hands
aid flotilla who were detained and abducted by Israeli authorities have appeared in court in Israel, an Israeli rights group representing them says. Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Brazilian Thiago Avila attended court proceedings
aid to Gaza. Appearing at Senate estimates, Wong said the treatment of the Australian women was “unacceptable”, and the [allegations they had subsequently made](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/stripped-naked-and-beaten-australian-flotilla-activists-arrive-home-after-alleged-torture-in-israeli-detention-ntwnfb) were “distressing”. “My principled position is to always
intercepted](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/israeli-security-minister-itamar-ben-gvir-stirs-diplomatic-outrage-with-flotilla-activist-abuse-video). The global outcry continued as [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel) began releasing hundreds of the activists who attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and are in the process
intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters as they tried to sail to [Gaza](https://www.theguardian.com/world/gaza) with aid supplies. The next day Ben-Gvir posted a video of security forces abusing detainees
Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, were deported on Sunday. - The Israeli military said it intercepted a “suspicious aerial target” that was detected in the area where its invading troops are operating in southern Lebanon. - Dozens
intercepted vessels](/news/2026/4/29/israeli-military-speedboats-block-gaza-bound-aid-ship) from the Global Sumud Flotilla, a 58-ship convoy of international activists attempting to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. The navy detained about 175 activists from more than 20 boats