Overview
- Israel’s Foreign Ministry said 171 flotilla participants were deported to Greece and Slovakia, and stated that 138 others remain in custody.
- Spain confirmed 21 citizens arrived Sunday after signing declarations admitting illegal entry, and officials said the other 28 are due to depart today.
- Repatriated activists and legal groups alleged beatings, deprivation of water, food and medicines, and degrading conditions in Negev detention facilities.
- Israeli authorities rejected the abuse claims as false, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir publicly praised the treatment of detainees.
- Flotilla lawyers said they will seek prosecutorial action in Spain and request Israeli records, alleging coerced or falsified deportation signatures.