An Israeli court has extended the detention of two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla until Sunday, a rights group representing them said, as authorities continue to question the pair.

Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla's boats near Greece last week.

Thiago Ávila and Saif Abu Keshek were detained by Israeli forces who intercepted the flotilla's boats near Greece last week.

An Israeli court extends the detention of Gaza flotilla activists by six days to allow for further police interrogation.

An Israeli judge said, “I am convinced that there is reasonable suspicion,” after two activists were arrested by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound flotilla.