Spain, protest for release of Global Sumud flotilla activists in Madrid

May 5, 2026

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May 5, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Protesters gather behind a Palestinian flag during a Pro-Palestine. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ãvila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ãvila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20260505_aaa_s197_099 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
May 5, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Protesters walk past a portrait of activists Thiago Ãvila and Saif Abu Keshek during the Pro-Palestine rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ãvila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ãvila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20260505_aaa_s197_091 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
May 5, 2026, Madrid, Spain: A protester speaks with a megaphone during a pro-Palestinian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ãvila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ãvila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20260505_aaa_s197_094 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
May 5, 2026, Madrid, Spain: Palestinian flags wave in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during a Pro-Palestian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ãvila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ãvila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain - ZUMAs197 20260505_aaa_s197_097 Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 A protester speaks with a megaphone during a pro-Palestinian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505-65
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 A paper boat with Palestinian colors is seen during a pro-Palestinian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505-41
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 Posters are seen calling for the release of activists Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek during the Pro-Palestinian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505-28
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 A paper boat with Palestinian colors is seen during a pro-Palestinian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 Placards and flags are seen during a pro-Palestinian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505-5
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 A protester speaks with a megaphone during a pro-Palestinian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505-29
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 Posters calling for the release of activists Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek are seen during a demonstration. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505-26
Demonstration for the freedom of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila in Madrid, Spain - 5 May 2026 Palestinian flags wave in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during a Pro-Palestian rally. Protesters gather in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid, to demand the release of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Ávila. Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish-Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek were intercepted on Thursday while traveling with the Global Sumud Flotilla to the Gaza Strip and are currently being held in Israel for questioning. Madrid Spain Copyright: xDavidxCanalesx xSOPAxImagesx DCFlotilla260505-21

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