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Israel Finalizes Plea Deal for Spanish Activist Reyes Rigo, Deportation Delayed

Prosecutors accepted a plea that reduced the biting allegation to scratching, resulting in time served, a fine, then deportation.

Reyes Rigo, una de las tres mallorquinas de la Flotilla Global Sumud.
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Overview

  • Israeli police sought preventive detention on Friday as prosecutors charged Rigo over an alleged assault on a guard at Ketziot prison following the Global Sumud flotilla interception.
  • A Beer Sheva court approved a plea under which Rigo received a 10‑day sentence already served, a 10,000‑shekel fine and an order for deportation, according to Israeli outlet Yedioth Ahronoth.
  • Rigo’s removal from Israel, initially expected Saturday, was postponed to Sunday according to her circle, with no official reason provided and limited communication reported by her family.
  • In court, Rigo alleged mistreatment in custody, citing overcrowding, lack of water, spoiled food and physical abuse, claims echoed by other deported participants.
  • Four other Spanish participants—Jimena González Gómez, María Teresa Arancón, María Plata Díaz and Yacine Belkaid Ayari—returned to Spain on Saturday after release and criticized the detention conditions.