Spain Denounces Detention Of Spanish National
The Spanish government denounced the illegal detention of two activists by Israeli authorities on Saturday. The activists were reportedly intercepted in international waters, outside of Israeli jurisdiction. Israel claims the individuals have links to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, an association accused by Israel and the United States of working on behalf of Hamas. Brazil and Spain had previously protested the decision to send the activists to Israel. The announcement follows recent escalations in the region. The source did not specify the identity of the citizen or the location of the detention. Spain has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's detention of a Spanish citizen, demanding their immediate release. Spain has issued a new denunciation regarding the arrest of its national, Eni, in Palestine.
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Sources · 7 independent
Radio Monte Carlo Uruguay
“Este sábado el gobierno español denunció una detención ilegal. Estamos ante una detención ilegal en aguas internacionales, fuera de toda jurisdicción de las autoridades israelíes.”
BBC WS backup
“Spain has condemned the detention of one of its citizens by Israel.”
El País
“The Spanish foreign ministry expressed its strong disapproval of the detention of a Spanish national by Israeli authorities.”
RFI Afrique
“L'Espagne dénonce de nouveau l'arrestation de son ressortissant aujourd'hui, Eni.”
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