Spain demands Israel release 44 Gaza flotilla activists following condemnation of treatment
Spain has called for the release of 44 activists from the Gaza flotilla, condemning Israel's treatment of them. The Spanish Foreign Minister described the actions of Israel's National Security Minister as monstrous and humiliating. This demand comes amid ongoing tensions related to the naval blockade of Gaza.
- ▪Spain has demanded the release of 44 Gaza flotilla activists.
- ▪The treatment of the activists has been condemned by Spanish officials.
- ▪Israel's National Security Minister has been criticized for his actions towards the activists.
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Spain demands Israel release 44 Gaza flotilla activists following condemnation of treatmentOn Wednesday, Albares condemned Israel's behavior towards the flotilla activists, calling out National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment as "monstrous, undignified, and humiliating."Follow us on GoogleA boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, sets sail from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/DILARA SENKAYA)
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