Four held after clashes at Spain airport, as Gaza-bound flotilla activists return home
Four individuals were detained at Bilbao airport following clashes between police and supporters of Gaza flotilla activists returning from Turkey. The scuffles erupted when a relative attempted to approach the activists, leading to police intervention. An internal investigation has been launched to assess the conduct of the officers involved in the incident.
- ▪Police detained four people at Bilbao airport after clashes broke out during the return of Gaza flotilla activists.
- ▪The incident occurred when a relative of an activist tried to approach the group, prompting police to intervene.
- ▪An internal investigation has been initiated to evaluate the actions of the police during the confrontation.
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Four held after clashes at Spain airport, as Gaza-bound flotilla activists return homeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxWhen a relative of one of the returning activists tried to approach the group at Bilbao airport, a police officer forcefully prevented him from doing so, according to reports, leading to scuffles between both sides.SCREENSHOTS: X/@AJENGLISHPublished May 24, 2026, 02:33 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 02:34 AMListenSummarisePolice detained four people at Bilbao airport following violent clashes between officers and supporters welcoming Gaza flotilla activists, sparking an internal investigation.Israeli forces detained hundreds of international activists, including 44 Spanish nationals, trying to break the blockade of Palestinian territories on May…
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