General · 12 May 2026
Thiago Avila alleges Israel held, tortured him
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila has returned to Sao Paulo, alleging he was tortured and witnessed abuses during 10 days in Israeli detention. He and a Spanish national were detained by Israeli forces after their aid flotilla, which launched from Spain on April 12, was intercepted. Israel dismissed the torture claims, but the governments of Spain and Brazil have stated the detention was unlawful.
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