Spanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport
Spanish police clashed with Gaza flotilla activists at Bilbao Airport upon their return from Israeli detention. The activists were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had its aid boats seized by Israeli forces earlier in the week. Reports indicate that four individuals were detained on charges of civil disobedience during the confrontation.
- ▪Spanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla at Bilbao Airport.
- ▪The activists had recently returned from Israeli detention after their aid boats were seized.
- ▪Videos showed police officers beating and dragging activists during the incident.
- ▪Four activists were reportedly detained for civil disobedience.
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Toggle PlaySpanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airportNewsFeedSpanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airportSpanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport after the activists returned from Israeli detention. The last of the Gaza-bound aid boats in the Flotilla were seized by Israeli forces earlier this week. Videos showed officers beating and dragging people, with four people reportedly detained on allegations of civil disobedience.Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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