On May 6, 2026, an Israeli court rejected an appeal challenging the detention of two foreign activists, Saif Abu Keshek (a Spanish national of Palestinian descent) and Thiago Avila (from Brazil). They were among dozens of activists intercepted by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza from a flotilla that set sail from France, Spain, and Italy. The activists were captured in international waters, prompting claims of unlawful detention by their lawyers and the rights group Adalah, which represents them. The court's decision to extend their detention until May 10, 2026, has been criticized as it allows Israeli authorities to continue interrogating them without charges. Both men are currently on hunger strike, with reports of mistreatment in detention, including being kept in cold cells. The situation has drawn international attention, with Spain, Brazil, and the United Nations calling for their immediate release, emphasizing that providing humanitarian aid is not a crime. Israel maintains that the activists are linked to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA), a group allegedly associated with Hamas.