Israel to release two detained Gaza flotilla activists

Author: Danai Nesta KupembaPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel to release two detained Gaza flotilla activists

Israel is set to release two Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla activists, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, who were abducted by Israeli authorities. They will be handed over to immigration authorities and held pending their deportation. Their lawyer stated that their release to their home countries is expected in the coming days, while Adalah is closely monitoring the situation.

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