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Israel to release Gaza aid flotilla activists, including EU citizens
Spanish-Swedish and Brazilian nationals held in security detention expected to be deported within days following international pressure.
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Pierre Dubois
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Israel will release two activists detained aboard a Gaza aid flotilla in the coming days, according to POLITICO Europe. Saif Abukeshek, a Spanish-Swedish citizen, and Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian national, are expected to be deported after their release from security detention.
The two were among activists aboard vessels attempting to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza. Their detention had drawn scrutiny from European governments concerned about the treatment of EU-linked detainees. The move comes as Israel faces continued international criticism over its handling of aid operations and detention policies in relation to Gaza operations.
Official confirmation of the release timeline was not immediately disclosed, but sources indicate the deportations will proceed within the stated timeframe. The case highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and international actors over access to Gaza and the status of foreign nationals involved in aid efforts.
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- PrimaryPOLITICO Europe