Israel detains Gaza flotilla activists tied to Greta Thunberg over alleged illegal activity

Israel detained Thiago Ávila—an associate of Greta Thunberg—and Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek on suspicion of illegal activity after their Global Sumud flotilla vessels entered Israeli waters; about 175 other flotilla members were redirected to Crete. The detainees will be questioned with consular visits; Brazil and Spain condemned the move as potentially violating international law. Ávila faces sexual misconduct allegations he denies, while Thunberg has accused authorities of mistreatment in Greece. Israel insists the blockade of Gaza will be enforced and the flotilla’s actions were provocative.