Israeli forces abducted activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters, subjecting them to sexual violence, physical assault, and degrading treatment in custody.

Italy has opened an investigation into the detention of Italian nationals following Israel’s interception of the humanitarian Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Greece.

Spain has called for the "immediate release" of Saif Abu Keshek, a Spanish-Palestinian activist, following an Israeli court’s decision to extend his detention for an additional two days. 

Madrid has summoned the Israeli envoy to protest the occupying regime's attack on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters and the abduction of pro-Palestine activists.

Esmail Baghaei described the Zionist regime’s attack on the humanitarian vessels in international waters as “state piracy and a terrorist act,” urging the United Nations to hold the occupying regime accountable.

Hamas has praised activists in the Global Sumud Flotilla for their attempt to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza. 

Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska says the country will file a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists in Israeli detention.