Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, who were taken to Israel for questioning, are expected to appear in court on Sunday, according to an Israeli rights group.
The flotilla, comprising more than 50 vessels, had departed from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking Israel’s blockade on Gaza Strip and delivering humanitarian supplies to the war-affected region.
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Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters near Greece on Thursday. Israel said around 175 activists were removed from the vessels, with two individuals taken to Israel for interrogation.
The two activists - Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avilo — are scheduled to be presented before a court in Ashkelon.
Miriam Azem, international advocacy coordinator at Adalah, said they had not yet been brought before the court. She made the remarks while speaking to AFP.
Source: Al Jazeera