Hispan-Palestinian activist Saif Abukeshek landed in Barcelona on Sunday after ten days in Israeli detention. He was released without charges after taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza.
Saif Abukeshek arrived at Barcelona Airport from Athens. The activist stated he cannot claim victory but that the collective process for Gaza and Palestine continues. "Our path has only just begun," he said.
Abukeshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained on April 30 in international waters. Both spent ten days in Shikma prison in Ashkelon and staged a hunger strike. They were released on Saturday without formal charges after international pressure.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed the activist was flying free to Spain. Abukeshek thanked the support of the governments of Spain, Turkey, Brazil and Catalunya. He announced he would return to Turkey in a few days to continue solidarity actions.
