Police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport
Police in Bilbao Airport forcibly detained and beat members of the Global Sumud Flotilla upon their return from Israeli detention. Videos captured the violent actions of the Basque regional police, showing officers dragging and assaulting activists. Reports indicate that four individuals were detained during the incident.
- ▪Members of the Global Sumud Flotilla were returning from Israeli detention.
- ▪Police used force against the activists at Bilbao Airport.
- ▪Four activists were reportedly detained by the Basque regional police.
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Toggle PlayPolice beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airportNewsFeedPolice beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airportPolice forcibly detained members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and their supporters at Bilbao Airport after the activists returned from Israeli detention. Videos showed officers from the Basque regional police force beating and dragging people. Four people were reportedly detained.Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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