Overview
- The Israeli court, which ruled Tuesday, extended the men's custody to Sunday so police can continue interrogations.
- Israel alleges links to Hamas and listed suspected offenses including aiding the enemy, contact with a foreign agent, and membership or support for a terrorist group.
- Spain demanded the immediate release of its citizen and said it has been shown no proof of any Hamas ties.
- The rights group Adalah reports eight-hour interrogations, threats, constant bright light, isolation, and blindfolds even during medical checks, and says both men are on hunger strike, claims Israeli authorities deny.
- The two were seized off Crete with about 175 people in the Sumud flotilla, which organizers say sought to challenge Gaza's blockade, while the others were released in Greece.