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"He Was Forcibly Absent": Thiago Ávila's Mother Passes as Israel Extends Detention in International Waters Abduction
Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila's mother died while he remained in Israeli custody, unaware and isolated. He and Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek were abducted in international waters while on a humanitarian mission to Gaza, beaten, tortured, and detained based on secret evidence.
Hunter Duke
May 8, 2026