The last remaining activists from the Sumud Flotilla have been released
Israel has released the last five Spanish activists from the flotillas that set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Among the activists is a member of the Sumud Flotilla who had been held longer due to allegations of biting an Israeli prison officer.
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Sources from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Israel released the last five Spanish activists from the flotillas carrying aid to Gaza today. It was stated that these individuals were detained by Israel along with the flotillas carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Among the activists is a member of the Sumud Flotilla who had been held for a longer period due to allegations of biting an Israeli prison officer.
ISRAEL'S INTERVENTION DREW INTERNATIONAL REACTION
Earlier this month, Israel illegally intervened in two flotillas attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza in international waters. These interventions sparked major protests worldwide, and dozens of activists, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, were detained by Israel.
THE LAST FIVE ACTIVISTS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO SPAIN
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the last five activists held by Israel have been released and are currently on their way to Spain. Ministry sources stated, "The last five members of the flotilla who were held in detention in Israel are now on their way to Spain."
NO OTHER SPANIARDS REMAIN
Sources from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the released activists include the member of the Sumud Flotilla who had been held for a longer period on the grounds of biting an Israeli prison officer. The ministry stated, "There are no other Spaniards left from the flotilla being held in detention in Israel."