Six of eight activists who remain in detention in Israel after their boat was intercepted on its way to try to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza are expected to be deported within hours, a human rights group has said.
"After more than 72 hours in Israeli custody following the unlawful interception of the Madleen Freedom Flotilla in international waters... six volunteers are now being transferred to Ben Gurion Airport for deportation," Israeli rights group Adalah, who provided legal advice to the activists, said.
Adalah said two other activists remain in Israeli custody awaiting deportation on Friday.
The BBC has approached the Israeli foreign ministry for comment.
The deportation of the six is expected to happen on Thursday or early on Friday, Adalah said.
