Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and witnessed abuses of Palestinian prisoners during 10 days in custody.

Two activists being held in Israel after the it intercepted its Gaza-bound aid flotilla are set to be released Saturday, an aid organization said.

Thiago Ávila e Saif Abu Keshek foram capturados no final de abril em águas internacionais, segundo organização