Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish-Swedish national of Palestinian origin, and Thiago Avila, a Brazilian national, were detained by Israeli authorities late on Wednesday and brought to Israel, while more than 100 other pro-Palestine activists aboard the Global Sumud flotilla were taken to the Greek island of Crete.
According to the Brazilian embassy, Avila said he had been subjected to torture, beatings and mistreatment in Israeli detention.
During a monitored visit inhttps://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-extends-detention-tortured-gaza-flotilla-activists which he was separated by glass and unable to communicate freely, embashttps://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-extends-detention-tortured-gaza-flotilla-activistssy officials observed visible marks on his face. He also reported significant pain, particularly in his shoulder.
Abu Keshek was "subjected to torture and severe abuse while detained aboard the military vessel prior to transfer", the Global Sumud flotilla said, citing eyewitness testimony.
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