Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists

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Israel court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists - The HinduPublished - May 03, 2026 10:16 pm IST - AshkelonBrazilian activist Thiago Avila gestures upon his arrival at a court in Ashkelon on May 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFPAn Israeli court on Sunday (May 3, 2026) extended for two days the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, who were brought to Israel for questioning, a rights group representing them said.The flotilla of more than 50 vessels had set sail from France, Spain and Italy to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and bring supplies to the devastated Palestinian territory.Published - May 03, 2026 10:16 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }