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Brazilian Activists From Gaza Aid Flotilla Deported to Jordan After Israeli Detention

Brazilian officials say consular negotiations secured their release following Israel’s interception of the aid flotilla in international waters.

Overview

  • Thirteen Brazilians, including federal deputy Luizianne Lins, crossed via the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge and are being transported to Amman with embassy support and planned medical checks.
  • Israeli forces intercepted several Global Sumud boats last week and brought passengers to the port of Ashdod before sending many detainees to the Ketziot facility.
  • Brazil describes the flotilla as a peaceful effort to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and condemns Israel’s blockade as a breach of international humanitarian law.
  • The Brazilian embassy reports detainees experienced psychological pressure, inadequate food, and delayed medical care, and notes that some maintained a hunger strike.
  • In addition to the Brazilian group, another 118 flotilla participants were deported on Tuesday as broader removals proceeded.