The two activists, who were arrested on Thursday, April 30, in international waters, appeared this Sunday before the courts in Ashkelon. The magistrate decided to extend their custody for an additional two days.

Since their admission to Shikma Prison, north of Gaza, the activists have begun a hunger strike and reported mistreatment and torture. Israeli authorities accuse them of having ties to Hamas and engaging in illegal activities.

The flotilla, which sailed from Barcelona on April 15 with humanitarian aid to Gaza, was intercepted by the Israeli army near Greece. Initially, 175 activists were detained, including 20 Catalans, and subsequently transferred to the Greek island of Crete.

However, the two activists remained in the custody of Hebrew soldiers, who took them to Israel. The Spanish Foreign Minister has described these detentions as "illegal" and demanded their immediate release.