Spain, Global Sumud Flotilla activists arrested by Israeli forces arrive in Barcelona

May 10, 2026

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Released activist Saif Abukeshek arrives in Barcelona Global Sumud Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek d with his wife Sally Issa 2i and Global Sumud Flotilla member Eduard Lucas 2d upon his arrival at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport, May 10, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalunya Espana Abukeshek has flown to Spain from Athens after being released by Israeli authorities Activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila were intercepted by Israeli forces on April 30 in international waters while sailing towards the Gaza Strip aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla Following their arrest, Abukeshek and Thiago were transferred to the Shikma detention center, located in the city of Ashkelon, Israel 10 MAY 2026 Barcelona Catalunya Barcelona Catalunya Catalu Copyright: xAlbertoxParedesx 7513108
Released activist Saif Abukeshek arrives in Barcelona Global Sumud Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek c with his wife Sally Issa i and Global Sumud Flotilla member Eduard Lucas d upon his arrival at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport, May 10, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalunya Espana Abukeshek has flown to Spain from Athens after being released by Israeli authorities Activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila were intercepted by Israeli forces on April 30 in international waters while sailing towards the Gaza Strip aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla Following their arrest, Abukeshek and Thiago were transferred to the Shikma detention center, located in the city of Ashkelon, Israel 10 MAY 2026 Barcelona Catalunya Barcelona Catalunya Cataluny Copyright: xAlbertoxParedesx 7513107
Released activist Saif Abukeshek arrives in Barcelona Global Sumud Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek poses with his wife Sally Issa upon his arrival at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport, May 10, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalunya Espana Abukeshek has flown to Spain from Athens after being released by Israeli authorities Activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila were intercepted by Israeli forces on April 30 in international waters while sailing towards the Gaza Strip aboard the Global Flotilla Sumud Following their arrest, Abukeshek and Thiago were transferred to the Shikma detention center, located in the city of Ashkelon, Israel 10 MAY 2026 Barcelona Catalunya Barcelona Catalunya Catalunya Espana Copyright: xAlbertoxParedesx 7513106
Released activist Saif Abukeshek arrives in Barcelona Global Sumud Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek attends to the media upon his arrival at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport, May 10, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalunya Espana Abukeshek has flown to Spain from Athens after being released by Israeli authorities Activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila were intercepted by Israeli forces on April 30 in international waters while sailing towards the Gaza Strip aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla Following their arrest, Abukeshek and Thiago were transferred to the Shikma detention center, located in the city of Ashkelon, Israel 10 MAY 2026 Barcelona Catalunya Barcelona Catalunya Catalunya Espana Copyright: xAlbertoxParedesx 7513105
Released activist Saif Abukeshek arrives in Barcelona Global Sumud Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek attends to the media upon his arrival at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport, May 10, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalunya Espana Abukeshek has flown to Spain from Athens after being released by Israeli authorities Activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila were intercepted by Israeli forces on April 30 in international waters while sailing towards the Gaza Strip aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla Following their arrest, Abukeshek and Thiago were transferred to the Shikma detention center, located in the city of Ashkelon, Israel 10 MAY 2026 Barcelona Catalunya Barcelona Catalunya Catalunya Espana Copyright: xAlbertoxParedesx 7513104
Released activist Saif Abukeshek arrives in Barcelona Global Sumud Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek arrives at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport, May 10, 2026, in Barcelona, Catalunya Espana Abukeshek has flown to Spain from Athens after being released by Israeli authorities Activists Saif Abukeshek and Thiago Avila were intercepted by Israeli forces on April 30 in international waters while sailing towards the Gaza Strip aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla Following their arrest, Abukeshek and Thiago were transferred to the Shikma detention center, located in the city of Ashkelon, Israel 10 MAY 2026 Barcelona Catalunya Barcelona Catalunya Catalunya Espana Copyright: xAlbertoxParedesx 7513103
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
News Bilder des Tages Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx
Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona after released by Israel BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Activist Saif Abukeshek returns to Barcelona-El Prat Airport after being released by Israel following his detention during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, in Barcelona, Spain on May 10, 2026. Abukeshek, a Palestinian origin activist with Spanish and Swedish nationality, spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon after being detained on April 30 alongside Brazilian activist Thiago Avila. Abukeshek said he planned to travel to Turkiye in the coming days to rejoin other flotilla activists preparing further initiatives. Lorena Sopena Lopez Anadolu Barcelona Spain. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxLorenaxSopenaxLopezx

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