arrested in Israel over 'illegal activity'
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Thiago Ávila, an associate of Greta Thunberg and accused of sexual misconduct, along with Palestinian activist Saif Abu Keshek, was detained by Israeli authorities after their peace flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.
- The Israel Foreign Ministry labeled the activists as involved in “illegal activity” and linked Abu Keshek to the PCPA, an organization designated by the U.S. as a Hamas front, with both individuals set to be questioned by law enforcement.
- The flotilla, which departed from Barcelona on April 12 to deliver humanitarian aid, was intercepted by Israeli forces; approximately 175 other members were redirected to Crete, Greece.
- Brazil and Spain condemned Israel’s actions as violations of international law, while Greta Thunberg accused Israeli authorities of torturing the detained activists and called for their immediate release.
- Ávila has denied recent allegations of sexual misconduct made by three volunteers on the flotilla, describing the accusations as false.
