Spanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport after activists returned from Israeli detention. The activists had been held following the seizure of the Gaza-bound aid boats earlier in the week. Videos showed officers beating and dragging people during the confrontation. Four people were reportedly detained on allegations of civil disobedience. The incident occurred as the last of the Gaza-bound aid boats in the flotilla had been seized by Israeli forces, prompting the activists’ return and subsequent clashes at the airport.
"Spanish police clashed with members of the Global Sumud Flotilla and supporters at Bilbao Airport after the activists returned from Israeli detention."
"The last of the Gaza-bound aid boats in the Flotilla were seized by Israeli forces earlier this week."
"Videos showed officers beating and dragging people, with four people reportedly detained on allegations of civil disobedience."
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