Israel-Gaza
Spanish police clash with Gaza flotilla returnees
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Spanish police used force against Gaza aid flotilla returnees and supporters at Bilbao airport, sparking an investigation by Basque police. Two returnees and two supporters were arrested on suspicion of resisting law enforcement, with three of them released shortly afterwards. Members of the aid flotilla reported mistreatment by Israeli security forces after being detained in international waters, leading to criticism from Germany and denials from Israel. Video footage showed Spanish police using batons and handcuffs on the returnees and supporters.