Israel-Gaza
Israel to detain two Gaza flotilla activists until Tuesday
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Brazilian activist Thiago Avila and Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek remain in detention in Israel after being arrested following the interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters. They are suspected of offenses including assisting the enemy during wartime, contact with a foreign agent, and membership in a terrorist organization. The defense argues that Israel lacked jurisdiction over the case, and the activists deny the allegations, stating that the purpose of the flotilla was to bring humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.