Spain demands Israel release arrested Gaza flotilla crew member | News

Jose Manuel Albares, Spain's Foreign Minister, expressed concern over the "illegal detention" of Saif Abukeshek, a Spanish-Swedish national of Palestinian origin, who was arrested during an Israeli raid on a flotilla headed for Gaza. Abukeshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were taken to Israel for questioning, with Israel claiming they have ties to Hamas. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which organized the trip, reported that Abukeshek endured torture while in custody. The Spanish government has demanded his release, calling it a "kidnapping" and pledging to defend international law.