The Gaza-bound Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli authorities in international waters near Greece

ASHKELON, Israel, May 3 - An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Greece, their lawyer said on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Israel’s foreign ministry says the two activists are affiliated with an organisation sanctioned by the US Treasury. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

They were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters off Greece early on Thursday.