Following a multi-week investigation, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Gaza flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ăvila were deported from Israel
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The Global Global Sumud Flotilla Demands Immediate Release of Political Prisoner Saif Abukeshek As Swedish Embassy Visit Reveals Threats, Abuse, and Deteriorating Health in israeli Detention
The international community must understand the gravity of this moment. israel is holding a Palestinian activist seized in international waters without charge, threatening his children and family, psychologically tormenting him during interrogations, and allowing his health to deteriorate during a dry hunger strike.
The Global Sumud Flotilla calls on:
– The Swedish government to immediately demand Saifâs release and publicly condemn his treatment;
– International human rights organizations and legal bodies to intervene before irreversible harm is done;
– Media outlets worldwide to expose the reality of what is happening inside the Shikma detention facility for decades;
– People of conscience everywhere to raise urgent public pressure for Saifâs release and the release of Thiago and all Palestinian hostages and political prisoners
– Accountability of all those involved in these ongoing abuses and crimes against humanity against Saif, Thiago and all Palestinians.
Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10
„I am convinced that there is reasonable suspicion,“ Judge Yaniv Ben-Haroush concluded after hearing parties‘ arguments in granting the âextension.
Lawyers for human rights group Adalah had argued during the hearing that the allegations were baseless and there were no legal grounds for the continued detention of the two men.
They said no formal charges have been filed, and their detention was for purposes of ongoing interrogation.
Israeli court extends detention of 2 Gaza-bound flotilla volunteers
However, their lawyers argued that âthe entire legal process is fundamentally flawed and illegal,â the statement added.
No charges have been filed against either activists and they remain under interrogation at the pre-indictment stage, the group said.
Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza aid flotilla activists by two days
Spainâs foreign minister on Saturday called for the immediate release of Saif Abukeshek, a dual Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin, who was detained for questioning in Israel on Saturday along with Thiago Ăvila of Brazil. A legal aid group said both men had launched a hunger strike. Dozens of other activists were picked up by the Greek coast guard following the Israeli action and taken to the island of Crete. (AP video shot by Ami Bentov)
Freedom Flotilla Coalition Calls for the Immediate Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Organizers
We are particularly alarmed by the risk of abuse they now face in Israeli custody. Past treatment of detained flotilla participants has included documented cases of beatings, coercion, sexual assault, and rape. Given this record, there are serious concerns that Saif and Thiago could be subjected to similar violations, including torture or other forms of ill-treatment.
The reported attempt to link Saif Abu Kishek to âterrorismâ follows Israelâs well-established pattern of using baseless security allegations to justify the repression of Palestinians and those in solidarity with them. Such accusations must be viewed in light of Israelâs systematic discrimination and apartheid regime.
This incident is yet another example of Israelâs ongoing disregard for international law. The global community cannot continue to respond with silence and inaction. States have a legal and moral obligation to act to uphold the rule of law, to ensure accountability, and to bring an end to Israelâs unchecked aggression and crimes against humanity.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition stands in full solidarity with Saif, Thiago, and all those who risk their safety to defend freedom, dignity, and human rights.
Activistsâ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Spainâs foreign minister on Saturday called for the immediate release of an activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters.
Saif Abukeshek, a dual Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin, was detained for questioning in Israel on Saturday along with Thiago Ăvila of Brazil. A legal aid group said both men had launched a hunger strike.
Two flotilla detainees arrive in Israel amid fears for Spaniard Abu Keshek
Israel has confirmed that Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ăvila, detained during the raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, are now in Israeli territory awaiting questioning. Spain deems the arrest illegal.
Comunicado España-Brazil sobre secuestro aguas internacionales
Los Gobiernos de España y de Brasil condenan en los términos mås
enérgicos el secuestro de dos de sus ciudadanos en aguas internacionales
por parte del Gobierno de Israel.
Ambos se encontraban a bordo de embarcaciones de la flotilla Sumud,
interceptadas por fuerzas israelĂes en aguas internacionales, y no fueron
liberados cuando se produjo la aprehensiĂłn de dichas naves ni tras el
posterior desembarco de los pasajeros y tripulantes en la isla de Creta.
Esta acciĂłn flagrantemente ilegal de las autoridades israelĂes fuera de su
jurisdicciĂłn constituye un atropello al Derecho Internacional, susceptible de
ser invocado ante tribunales internacionales, y puede constituir un delito
en nuestras respectivas jurisdicciones nacionales.
Los Gobiernos de España y Brasil exigen al Gobierno de Israel el retorno
inmediato de sus ciudadanos con plenas garantĂas de seguridad, y que se
facilite el acceso consular inmediato para su asistencia y protecciĂłn
Joint Statement by Spain and Brazil on Abduction in International Waters
âThe Governments of Spain and Brazil condemn in the strongest possible terms the abduction of two of their citizens in international waters by the Government of Israel.
Both were on board vessels of the Sumud flotilla, which were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, and were not released when the vessels were seized nor after the subsequent disembarkation of the passengers and crew on the island of Crete.
This flagrantly illegal action by the Israeli authorities outside their jurisdiction constitutes a violation of international law, which may be invoked before international courts, and may constitute a criminal offence under our respective national laws.
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The Governments of Spain and Brazil demand that the Government of Israel immediately return their citizens with full guarantees of safety, and that immediate consular access be granted for their assistance and protection.
Flotilla Activists Beaten and Shot at by IDF, With 34 Hospitalised in Greece
34 wounded participants â including two Brits â have been taken to hospital in Crete, flotilla organisers said, with broken bones and other injuries. One participant was reportedly knocked unconscious for several minutes, while another has serious injuries to their neck. Several have broken ribs and noses, and some appear to be wearing blood-stained clothes.
Nearly 200 others are still being held on buses by Greek authorities, with the government accused of âcooperating fullyâ with Israel.
Turkish activist slams Israelâs illegal interception of Gaza aid flotilla, calls it âpiracyâ
Turkish activist Suayb Ordu says Israeli forces âkidnappedâ Global Sumud Flotilla activists in international waters, calling it an âoutright piracy.â
Ordu emphasised that they were subjected to torture and abuse by Israel, being forced to cram into containers and treated like âanimals.â
On Wednesday, Israeli forces seized 22 Gaza-bound ships carrying humanitarian aid and detained over 180 activists, in what organisers from the Global Sumud Flotilla described as an act of âpiracyâ.
Global Sumud Flotilla Demands Urgent EU Intervention After Two Civilians Abducted and Disappear
(May 1, 2026)
Saif Abukeshek (a Spanish and Swedish national of Palestinian origin) and Thiago Ăvila (a Brazilian national), civilian flotilla participants sailing under an Italian vessel, have not been heard from since the interception. Their whereabouts, legal status, and physical condition remain unknown.
First-hand testimony from participants reveals that Abukeshek was on an observer boat, which was never intended to go to Gaza, and was harshly beaten before being removed and isolated from the rest of the participants; he has not been heard from since.
There is credible reason to believe that both individuals may still be in or near Greek waters, potentially aboard an Israeli naval vessel. Despite the gravity of the situation, no authority has confirmed their location or whether they have access to legal counsel, consular support, or basic legal protections.
Most Gaza flotilla activists disembark in Greece, Israel brings two in for questioning
Saif Abu Keshek is suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, while Thiago Ăvila is suspected of illegal activity.
Cubaâs alliances are crumbling in Trumpâs world
Trumpâs return to power is ushering in a new world order in which multilateralism and international organizations, starting with the United Nations, are in retreat.
Archiv: natural intelligence department â about neutrality No 2: a neutral country can be helped in defending itself against an invader without being in a war coalition.
(archive entries)
Spain joins with Latin America to criticise Venezuela military intervention
Spain, along with Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay, issued a joint statement on Sunday condemning unilateral military actions in Venezuela and calling for a political solution led by Venezuelans.
âWe express our concern regarding any attempt at governmental control, administration, or external appropriation of natural or strategic resources, which is incompatible with international law and threatens the political, economic, and social stability of the region,â reads the press release.
Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay condemn ‚dangerous precedent‘ set by US attack on Venezuela
The statement reads:
„We express our profound concern and rejection of the military actions carried out unilaterally on Venezuelan territory, which contravene fundamental principles of international law, particularly the prohibition of the use and threat of force, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. These actions constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace and regional security and put the civilian population at risk.
We reiterate that the situation in Venezuela must be resolved exclusively through peaceful means, by means of dialogue, negotiation, and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people in all its expressions, without external interference and in accordance with international law. We reaffirm that only an inclusive political process, led by Venezuelans, can lead to a democratic and sustainable solution that respects human dignity.
We reaffirm the character of Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, built on mutual respect, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and non-intervention, and we call for regional unity, beyond political differences, in the face of any action that jeopardises regional stability. We also urge the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Member States of the relevant multilateral mechanisms to use their good offices to contribute to de-escalating tensions and preserving regional peace.
We express our concern regarding any attempt at government control, administration, or external appropriation of natural or strategic resources, which is incompatible with international law and threatens the political, economic, and social stability of the region.
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay reject outside âcontrolâ
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay in a joint statement expressed their ârejectionâ of US forcesâ ousting of Nicolas Maduro as Venezuelaâs president and âconcern about any attempt at governmental control or administration or outside appropriation of natural or strategic resourcesâ.
Security Council Debates United StatesâVenezuela Standoff, as Calls Mount for Restraint
Yet, while Chile does not recognize the legitimacy of the Maduro regime, that countryâs representative rejected any armed activity that could risk regional peace and stability. She also underlined the imperative of respecting international law, which, Brazilâs representative observed, includes the UN Charterâs prohibition against the threat or use of force. The United Statesâ activities are generating tensions in a region characterized by âstability and peaceful coexistenceâ, added Colombiaâs representative, warning that military escalation not only heightens the risk of a broader conflict but also undermines collective efforts to prevent conflict and promote regional stability.
âHistory demonstrates that the threat or the use of force invariably leads to greater human suffering and the erosion of the international legal order,â observed Mexicoâs representative. He underscored that, regardless of the country or region involved, âdialogue and negotiation are the only legitimate and effective ways of resolving â in the long run â existing differencesâ. Urging all parties to act with restraint, he added: âIt is exclusively up to the Venezuelan people to determine [their countryâs] political future.â
Lula Government Pushes Back Against Milei Over Map Depicting Brazil as a Favela and Takes Aim at Argentine Poverty
Vieira said that „the map posted by President Milei needs an urgent update“ and presented data favorable to Brazil without directly mentioning Argentina. The minister highlighted that under President Lula, the country „is modernizing and addressing its social problems,“ has a „growing economy, the lowest unemployment levels, international reserves of US$ 360 billion,“ and has exited the Hunger Map.
Vieira also noted that Brazil has had a „stable currency for 30 years“ and does not owe „a single cent to the IMF,“ while a government source pointed to Argentinaâs financial difficulties.
In 2024, Mileiâs first year in office, poverty in Argentina surged to 52.9%, later falling to 31.6% in the first half of the yearâstill higher than Brazilâs 23.1%. The IMF extended a US$ 20 billion loan to the country.
Brazil‘s Lula, Argentina‘s Milei clash over Venezuela at Mercosur summit
resident Javier Milei clashed with Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva on Saturday at the regional Mercosur summit about the fate of Venezuela, as US President Donald Trump ratcheted up the pressure on Caracas.
Sparring comments from Lula and Milei came at a meeting of the South American bloc, at which a future trade deal with the European Union was on the agenda.
Behind the Barrel: An Update on the Origins of Israel‘s Fuel Suplly
(November 13, 2025)
Table 1: Crude Oil Shipments to Israel –
November 1, 2023 – October 1, 2025
Origin Country
Crude Oil (in tonnes)
Number of Shipments
Turkey (Azeri) 7,146,417 61
Russia (Kazakh) 5,362,251 55
Gabon 2,288,858 21
Nigeria 1,112,229 12
Brazil 584,041 4
Republic of the Congo 391,602 3
Egypt 335,066 8
Democratic Republic of the Congo 326,210 3
Angola 132,142 1
Equatorial Guinea 79,400 1
Russia (Russian) 76,790 1
Ghana 68,364 1
TOTAL 17,903,370 171
Twenty-five states funnelled oil to Israel during genocide: Report
(November 14, 2025)
Twenty-five countries supplied Israel with crude oil and refined petroleum throughout its two-year genocide in Gaza, a new report has revealed.
An updated report by Oil Change International tracked a total of 323 shipments from 25 countries carrying nearly 21.2 million tonnes of crude oil and refined products to Israel between November 1 2023 and 1 October 2025.
Death toll in massive police raid on drug gang in Brazil rises to 119
Local activist Raull Santiago said he was part of a team that found about 15 bodies before dawn.
âWe saw executed people: shot in the back, shots to the head, stab wounds, people tied up. This level of brutality, the hatred spread â thereâs no other way to describe it except as a massacre,â Santiago said.
Castro said on Tuesday that Rio was at war against ânarco-terrorism,â a term that echoed the Trump administration in its campaign against drug smuggling in Latin America. Rioâs state government said that those who had been killed had resisted police action.
Lula speaks out against US threats to Venezuela: „Brazil will be on the side of peace“
In a tepid message, Brazilian President Luiz InĂĄcio Lula da Silva expressed his commitment to peace on Friday in the face of regional tensions generated by the recent deployment of U.S. warships off the coast of Venezuela.
In this regard, he stated that the South American nation „will be on the side it has always been, on the side of peace,“ emphasizing that war only brings death and poverty.
„If there‘s a disagreement between two nations, there‘s nothing better or cheaper than sitting down at a negotiating table and talking,“ he added, reaffirming that Brazil neither has nor wants any international conflict.
Volunteers Aboard the Freedom Flotillaâs âMadleenâ Issue SOS Call
SOS! The volunteers on ‚Madleen‘ have been taken illegally against their will by Israeli forces. Pressure their foreign ministries and help us keep them safe!
FR:
E: alertes.cdc(at)diplomatie.gouv.fr & courrier.scec(at)diplomatie.gouv.fr
X : (at)FranceDiplo_EN & (at)francediplo & (at)jnbarot
FB : (at)France Diplomatie & (at)Jean-Noël Barot
IG : (at)francediplo & (at)jeannoelbarot
SP:
E: consular(at)maec.es
X (at)SpainMFA & (at)MAECgob
IG : (at)exteriores.maec
GE:
W: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/vi…
IG : (at)auswaertigesamt
FB : (at)AuswÀrtiges Amt
X : GermanyDiplo
BR:
Email : portal(at)itamaraty.gov.br
X : ItamaratyGovBr
IG : (at)itamaratygovbr
FB : (at)Ministerio das relacoes exteriroes
SW:
Web: https://www.government.se/contacts/
X : (at)SweMFA
FB : (at)SweMFA
IG : swedishmfa
TUR
X : (at)MFATurkiye
IG : (at)tcdisisleri
FB : (at)T.C. DıĆiĆleri BakanlıÄı
NED
X : (at)DutchMFA
IG : (at)minbz
FB : (at)ministeriebz
Intâl Court of Justice asked to Declare Israeli Blockade of Aid to Gaza Civilians Illegal
Brazilâs representative, Ambassador to the court Marcelo Viegas, summed up the present situation: âThe ongoing catastrophe in Gaza, now reaching 18 months, has already claimed over 51,000 lives, most of whom women and children. After a brief ceasefire, during which hostages were released and desperately needed humanitarian aid was temporarily allowed to reach the population of Gaza, Israel resumed blocking food, medicine, and other essential supplies from entering the territory, restarted its attacks, and launched a new ground offensive in Gaza. 6. In this troubling context, the present advisory opinion is sorely and urgently needed.â
Speech by President Lula at the opening of the 37th African Union Summit
Our paths will meet again at the G20 Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, and at COP 30, in BelĂ©m. The presence of the African Union as a full member of the G20 will be of great valueâbut including more countries from the continent as full members is still also necessary. We have common agendas to defend.
It is unacceptable that a world capable of generating wealth in the order of USD 100 trillion dollars per year still harbors the hunger of more than 735 million people. We are creating the Global Alliance against Hunger at the G20 so as to promote a set of public policies and mobilize resources to finance them.
Around 60 countriesâmany of them in Africaâare coming close to financial insolvency, allocating more resources to paying external debt than to education or health. This reflects the obsolete nature of financial institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank, which often worsen crises that they should be resolving.
Lula meets African presidents, speaks of strong Global South
On a visit to Ethiopia, Brazilian President LuĂs InĂĄcio Lula da Silva said Sunday (Feb. 18) that Brazil has a historical debt to Africa and advocated that the countries of the Global South step up their relations. He traveled to attend the 37th African Union Summit, which brought together heads of state and members of government from the 54 countries of the African continent. As a guest, President Lula took the opportunity to hold meetings and bolster bilateral ties.
Brazil recalls ambassador to Israel in row over Lulaâs Gaza comments
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Israel, and Israel says Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is not welcome in the country in a diplomatic rift after Lula compared Israelâs military campaign in Gaza to the Holocaust.
‚It is killing women and children‘: Brazil‘s Lula slams Israel
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio „Lula“ da Silva said on Thursday that the United Nations has failed to resolve international conflicts and harshly criticised Israeli actions in Gaza.
Brazil backs South Africa‘s ICJ genocide case against Israel
BrazilÂŽs President Lula Da Silva has announced his countryâs support for South Africaâs case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza. The announcement came just hours before the ICJ opens the first session of the hearing in The Hague.
âOperation Condorâ â neue Erkenntnisse ĂŒber einen schmutzigen Krieg
(11.05.2001)
Erst die zufĂ€llige Entdeckung von zwei Tonnen Aktenmaterial aus der Stroessner-Diktatur hat eine erste Rekonstruktion der kriminellen Machenschaften dieses internationalen Netzwerks ermöglicht. Ende Dezember 1992 wurden sie in einer Polizeistation von LambarĂ© gefunden, einem Vorort der paraguayischen Hauptstadt AsunciĂłn. Auf Grund der Freigabe bis dahin als geheim eingestufter CIA-Dokumente ĂŒber Chile am 13. November 2000 konnte der Inhalt dieser âAkten des Terrorsâ ĂŒberprĂŒft und prĂ€zisiert werden.
Seit der panamerikanischen Konferenz von Chapultepec, die im Februar 1945 in Mexiko stattfand, schwören die USA die sĂŒdamerikanischen MilitĂ€rs auf den Kampf gegen den Kommunismus ein. In Chapultepec war beschlossen worden, dass das 1942 geschaffene Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) seine TĂ€tigkeiten weiterfĂŒhren sollte.
DAS aus Offizieren der Unterzeichnerstaaten zusammengesetzte Gremium sollte nach Möglichkeiten suchen, die im Krieg begonnene militĂ€rische Zusammenarbeit weiterzuentwickeln. In seinem Rahmen wurden im Jahr 1951 bilaterale MilitĂ€rhilfeabkommen unterzeichnet: ….
Chile: Operation Condor judgment major win for accountability â TĂŒrk
GENEVA (15 December 2023) â UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker TĂŒrk today hailed Chileâs Supreme Court judgement on Operation Condor â a notorious campaign coordinated among South Americaâs dictatorships in the 70s and 80s to persecute political opponents and dissidents â as a major step towards accountability for thousands of victims.
The former dictatorships in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay implemented Operation Condor to search for, persecute, torture, summarily kill and forcibly disappear people perceived as dissidents across the region. They used a myriad of tactics to eliminate them, including throwing people out of aeroplanes and helicopters.
On 14 December, in a unanimous ruling, Chileâs Supreme Court confirmed the convictions of 22 agents of the dissolved Directorate of National Intelligence (DINA) for the kidnappings and qualified homicides of some victims of the Operation Condor, and ordered reparation measures.
Virtually any country can invoke the Genocide Convention at the World Court (@CIJ_ICJ â different from the pro Israeli @IntlCrimCourt). Irish Nobel Laureate urges Ireland to do it. What country will it be that does this historic deed? South Africa? Brazil? Bolivia?
(November 12, 2023)
Who?