Israel detains two Gaza flotilla leaders for questioning over alleged Hamas links
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:25 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
Authorities brought Palestinian‑Spanish citizen Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian citizen Thiago Ávila to Israel for questioning, accusing them of belonging to a sanctioned Hamas front. The Times of Israel reported that consular visits would be arranged during their detention.
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