Israeli officers 'threaten Gaza flotilla activists with death' during interrogations

Israeli officers 'threaten Gaza flotilla activists with death' during interrogations Submitted by Mera Aladam on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 09:38 Lawyers says two activists are being subjected to 'psychological torture' as their detention is extended for another week Activist Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla seized by Israel in international waters, sits at a magistrate's court hearing in Ashkelon, Israel, 3 May 2026 (Amir Cohen/Reuters) Off Two activists seized by Israeli forces in international waters while en route to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza have been threatened with death or lengthy imprisonment, their lawyers said on Monday. The legal centre Adalah, which represents Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek, said the pair have been subjected to psychological abuse and held in solitary confinement since their capture last week. On Tuesday, a court in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon extended their detention until Sunday.