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Gaza flotilla activists beaten by police at Bilbao airport
Clashes broke out between police officers, activists from the 'Sumud' flotilla to Gaza and citizens who were waiting for their arrival at the airport in Bilbao, capital of the Basque Country in Spain. Four people were arrested in the clashes, and footage from the incident showed local police using batons against the activists. According to reports published in the country's media, a group of activists was waiting for the flotilla activists who returned after being released from detention in Israel. The activists landed in Bilbao around 2:00 p.m. (local time), and according to reports, the violence began when the group of activists and their supporters refused to clear the way at the request of the police.
Spanish police beat and detain Gaza flotilla activists at airport ...
NewsFeedSpanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport after the activists returned from Israeli detention. The last of the Gaza-bound aid boats in the Flotilla were seized by Israeli forces earlier this week. Videos showed officers beating and dragging people, with four people reportedly detained on allegations of civil disobedience.Published On 23 May 2026
Spanish police clash with Global Sumud Flotilla activists at Bilbao airport
4 people detained after scuffles during arrival of Gaza-bound aid flotilla activists who had been illegally intercepted by Israeli forces- Authorities open investigation into police conduct during airport intervention By Seyit KurtISTANBUL (AA) - Spanish police clashed with members and supporters of the Global Sumud Flotilla during the arrival of several activists at Bilbao Airport, Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE reported on Saturday.The incidents occurred when six activists from the flotilla arrived at the airport and gathered near the arrivals area for media coverage, reportedly obstructing passenger access through one of the terminal gates.Police officers intervened after some supporters allegedly crossed a security cordon, leading to moments of tension between officers and activists, the report said.Four people were detained on charges including serious disobedience, resisting authority, and assaulting police officers. Those detained included two flotilla members and two supporters.Spain’s regional security authorities said an internal investigation had been launched to determine whether officers acted in line with existing operational procedures.The activists had originally been expected to return a day earlier, but delayed their trip after two flotilla members were hospitalized due to injuries allegedly sustained during their illegal detention by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.Separately, around 20 flotilla activists arrived at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, where they were welcomed by approximately 200 supporters carrying Palestinian flags and banners.Among those present at the reception were Spanish Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun and European Parliament member Jaume Asens.The Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla said Tuesday that all 50 vessels in its convoy had been seized by Israel.Türkiye safely evacuated 422 humanitarian aid volunteers from 41 countries, including 85 Turkish citizens who were part of the flotilla, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said late Thursday.The flotilla, carrying 428 people from 44 countries, departed last Thursday from the Turkish district of Marmaris, in a renewed attempt to break the Israeli blockade imposed on Gaza since 2007, pushing most of the population to the brink of starvation.
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