The video was posted with the caption "welcome to Israel."
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- The video shows the activists forced to kneel on the ground with Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video of himself taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- The video shows the activists being forced to kneel on the ground with their hands zip-tied behind their backs, while the Israeli national anthem is played over loudspeakers.
- Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10 - Al-Monitor
An Israeli court has extended the detention of two foreign activists who were part of a Gaza-bound flotilla, rejecting their plea against detention. The court's decision allows police additional time to interrogate the activists, according to their lawyer. Rights groups have raised concerns, alleging that the activists are facing abuse while in Israeli custody.
The activists, including Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek, were part of a flotilla attempting to breach the long-standing blockade of Gaza. The blockade, which has been in place for 16 years, has been a point of contention and a source of humanitarian concern.
The court proceedings took place in Beersheba, where the activists' legal representatives argued against the extension of their detention. Despite these arguments, the court sided with the authorities, citing the need for further interrogation.
This development has drawn criticism from human rights organizations, who argue that the treatment of the activists in detention violates international norms. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the blockade of Gaza and the international efforts to challenge it.
The activists' detention and the allegations of abuse have sparked calls for greater scrutiny of Israel's handling of such cases, with rights groups urging international bodies to intervene.
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