Security personnel escort Brazilian activist Thiago Avila to a court in Ashkelon on May 3, 2026. ILIA YEFIMOVICH / AFP
An Israeli court Sunday, May 3, extended by two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said.
The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and bring supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory. They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday, with Israel saying it had removed some 175 activists – two of whom were taken to Israel for questioning.
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Greek government faces criticism after Israeli attack on Gaza humanitarian flotilla
