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Israeli Court Extends Detention of Foreign Activists in Solidarity Fleet

An Israeli court in Ashkelon has extended the detention of foreign activists Saif Abu Kashk from Spain and Thiago Avila from Brazil for an additional two days. This decision follows their arrest during Israel's interception of the Solidarity Fleet aimed at breaking the blockade on Gaza.

Extend detention of activists from the Freedom Fleet amid threats

An Israeli court in Ashkelon has extended the detention of Freedom Fleet activists, Thiago de Avila and Saif Abu Kashk, for two additional days following their abduction in international waters. Their lawyers confirmed they were subjected to beatings and threats.