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Israel Denies Abuse Claims as More Global Sumud Activists Return to Spain

Activists plan legal action over alleged mistreatment during Israel’s interception of the flotilla in international waters.

Overview

  • More than 340 of roughly 470 detainees from the convoy have been repatriated since Saturday, with new groups landing in Barcelona, Madrid and Bilbao.
  • The Catalan government says no Catalan participants remain in Israeli custody after the second group arrived in Barcelona late Monday.
  • One Spanish activist identified as Reyes Rigo remains held in Israel with extended detention on an alleged assault for biting a prison official at Ketziot.
  • Israel’s embassy rejects reports of abuse as false and part of a disinformation campaign, saying the boarding followed international norms and detainees’ rights were respected.
  • Returning participants describe physical and psychological mistreatment, denial of medication and “low‑impact” torture, and organizers say they will file legal complaints; large crowds greeted arrivals and a Spanish Air Force A‑400 assisted repatriations.