Overview

• Israel’s foreign ministry said 171 detainees from the Global Sumud Flotilla were deported to Greece and Slovakia, naming Greta Thunberg among them, and stated that 138 people remain in custody.
• Spain’s foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, said Israel confirmed the remaining 28 Spanish nationals will be allowed to leave today, after an initial group of 21 returned Sunday upon signing papers admitting illegal entry.
• Participants who have reached Spain allege beatings, restraints, confinement in cages, sleep deprivation, and denial of water, food and medicines, while some detainees are on hunger strike.
• Human-rights groups including Adalah and FIDH argue the reported conditions violate detainees’ rights, whereas Israeli authorities reject the abuse allegations.
• National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the prison service and described flotilla members as supporters of terrorism, as consular visits, medical checks and potential legal complaints move forward.