Brazilian Activist Detained by Israel During Gaza Aid Mission

Brazilian Activist Detained in Israel While Delivering Aid to Gaza Gaza, Palestine – A Brazilian activist, Thiago Ávila, has been detained by Israeli authorities while participating in a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza. The incident occurred on June 9th, 2025, as part of the Freedom Flotilla, an international initiative to break the blockade of Gaza. Ávila, who previously collaborated with Greta Thunberg on similar projects, recorded a video message before his detention, expressing concerns about his safety and urging his government to intervene. "If you are watching this," Ávila stated in the video, "it means I have been detained or kidnapped by Israel or another accomplice force in the Mediterranean." The NGO supporting the flotilla confirmed the detention and expressed deep concern for Ávila and his fellow activists. The incident has sparked international attention, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the challenges faced by those attempting to deliver aid.