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Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel face ‘extreme brutality’ - South China Morning Post

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Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?

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Two foreign activists seized from Gaza aid flotilla appear before Israeli court - France 24.

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Al JazeeraSpain demands release of Gaza flotilla activists ‘held illegally' by Israel The GuardianGaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction Al JazeeraTwo Canadians on aid boats intercepted by Israel have been released, organizers say CBCActivists' detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike CityNews Halifax

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Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction Al JazeeraGaza flotilla activists from Spain and Brazil appear in Israeli court The GuardianWho are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?

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Al JazeeraTwo Canadians on aid boats intercepted by Israel have been released, organizers say CBCActivists' detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike CityNews Halifax

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Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.

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**Summary:** Two Spanish and Brazilian activists from the Gaza aid flotilla, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, were abducted by Israel and appeared before an Israeli court after being detained for two days. **Why It Matters:** The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and its neighbors over humanitarian aid to Gaza

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