Israel set to release two Gaza flotilla activists, representatives say

Middle East Eye · May 9, 2026 Human Rights

Israel set to release two Gaza flotilla activists, representatives say Two Gaza flotilla activists imprisoned by Israel are set to be released from detention, according to a rights group representing them. The activists, who are Spanish and Brazilian nationals, were captured by Israeli forces in international waters while aboard a vessel carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. They were taken to Greece before being transferred to an Israeli prison, where they reportedly suffered abuse, according to the rights group.

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