Israel-Gaza
Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member
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A Spanish citizen, Saif Abukeshek, has been arrested during a raid on a flotilla headed for Gaza and taken to Israel for questioning. The Spanish Foreign Minister is concerned about his "illegal detention" and has called for his immediate release. Abukeshek was among activists detained by Israeli military forces, who claim he has ties to Hamas. The Spanish diplomat disputes this, saying Israel has not provided evidence of his relationship with Hamas. Abukeshek has reportedly been subjected to torture on an Israeli military vessel.