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Global Sumud Flotilla

Israel wants to extend detention of flotilla activists as Saif Abu Keshek, Thiago Avilo appear in court

May 3rd, 2026

Sally Shakkour

ALBAWABA - Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avilo, who were kidnapped by Israeli military forces from the Global Sumud Flotilla, appeared before an Israeli court today, AFP ...

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