Overview

• Spanish politicians Ada Colau and Jordi Coronas were among 21 deported activists who landed in Madrid after three days in Israeli custody.
• About 28 other Spanish participants refused to sign expedited deportation papers and remain detained pending judicial review, with some reported on hunger strike.
• The flotilla’s legal team, Adalah, alleges denial of food, water and medicines, shackling and beatings in Saharonim/Ketziot, claims echoed by newly returned activists.
• Israel’s Foreign Ministry rejects the abuse allegations as false and says detainees’ legal rights were respected, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised tough conditions for the group.
• The vessels were intercepted in what activists say were international waters en route to Gaza; Spain’s consul has visited those still held as deportations continue, including a group of 29 sent to Spain from Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands.