Overview

• The Jordanian foreign ministry and Brazil’s Itamaraty confirmed the 13 Brazilians left Israeli custody on Oct. 7 and crossed via the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge, where diplomats are providing assistance and medical checks.
• The group was part of the Global Sumud convoy intercepted on Oct. 1 as it sought to deliver aid to Gaza, with organizers alleging the seizure occurred in international waters and Israel citing enforcement of a naval blockade.
• Flotilla representatives reported restricted access to water, food and medicines in detention and said at least four Brazilians began hunger strikes, claims Israel disputes while asserting detainees’ rights were respected.
• Israel has deported hundreds of participants to third countries, including Greta Thunberg to Greece and Slovakia, and has characterized the flotilla’s members as provocateurs.
• President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Israel of violating international law and directed the foreign ministry to pursue diplomatic and legal steps to safeguard and repatriate Brazilian nationals.