Italy & Thiago Ávila

Italy: Italy expressed deep concern over the developments in a joint statement with Germany.

Thiago Ávila: Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian national, was detained by Israel, suspected of illegal activity.

Italy: Italy called for the immediate release of its nationals detained during the interception of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which also set sail from Syracuse, Italy.

Thiago Ávila: Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian activist and steering committee member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was detained by Israel for questioning, with Brazil condemning his detention as illegal.

Italy: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition had set sail from France, Spain, and Italy.

Thiago Ávila: Thiago Ávila, a Brazilian national linked to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, was detained by Israel, accused of illegal activity, and reported extreme brutality, isolation, and hunger strike.