Basque Police Clash With Returning Global Sumud Flotilla Activists at Bilbao Airport
May 24, 2026
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Tensions erupted at Bilbao Airport as supporters gathered to welcome returning flotilla activists back to the Basque Country following their detention by Israeli forces.
Video shows clashes between supporters and the Ertzaintza after activists from the Gaza-bound flotilla arrived, many reportedly still wearing the same clothes from their detention.
The activists had been intercepted in international waters during a humanitarian mission attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Several described their treatment in custody as harsh and humiliating.
Supporters waving Palestinian flags gathered at the airport chanting in solidarity before the situation escalated into physical confrontations, with footage appearing to show police restraints and arrests.
Video Courtesy of @waqartahirdar
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