How many ships are in the flotilla?
The flotilla is being called the Global Sumud Flotilla and includes at least 40 civilian boats heading toward Gaza. When Israel’s navy intercepted, reports said “all but one” of those vessels were taken under control.
Who are the activists? Nationalities & roles
On board these ships are around 500 people (parliamentarians, lawyers, activists, and supporters).
They come from many countries. Some of the nationalities include:
- Sweden (Greta Thunberg was aboard)
- Spain, Italy, Turkey, Malaysia
- Colombia
- Other nations represented among the activists are also reported (dozens of countries)
These individuals are not just protesters; many are lawmakers, human rights workers, or volunteers who board to support a humanitarian mission.
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Where have they been detained by Israel?
When Israeli naval forces intercepted the flotilla, they boarded many of the vessels at sea and diverted them to Ashdod port in Israel.
From there, activists were processed and taken into custody.
Some of the detainees were held at Ketziot Prison in southern Israel, which is known as a high-security facility.
Before being detained long-term, they go through identification and immigration procedures. They may also appear before Israeli immigration tribunals for deportation orders.
In previous flotilla attempts, some activists were detained in places like Ramla, Givon Prison, or other detention centres before deportation.
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Some activists refused to sign deportation orders, arguing they had not intended to enter Israel but were forced. They remained detained, awaiting court review of their status.
What happens after detention?
After detention, most activists are treated as immigration cases rather than criminal cases.
They may be deported, which means being sent back to their home countries.
In earlier flotilla events, some detainees were banned from returning to Israel for many years.
Legal groups like Adalah (in Israel) monitor the detainees’ rights, including health checks and legal counsel before hearings.
Because of the large number of people detained (hundreds), Israel has reportedly used high-security prisons like Ketziot to hold them.
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