Luizianne Lins, from the PT, states that Israelis intercepted the humanitarian flotilla outside their waters; Brazilians were released after 6 days
After 6 days detained by Israel, the federal deputy (PT-CE) spoke for the first time this 3rd (7.out.2025). In a video published on her social networks, she claims to have been “Kidnapped” by the Israeli government and treated as “terrorist”. She was one of 13 Brazilians detained by Israel after the country intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla on October 1st.
The deputy’s speech comes after the group this 3rd. They are already in Jordan. The information was released by Itamaraty and also by the press office of the group of activists.
Luizianne Lins states that the group was “kidnapped”Since they were not in Israeli waters, but arriving in Gaza. According to the deputy, it was at this moment that the army of Israel took control of the boats and referred the members to the Port of Ashdo.
Watch the video (3m9s)
“[…] From there we were considered arrested. And according to the Minister of National Security and Benjamin Netanyahu himself [Likud, direita] We were going to be treated as terrorists and they did it ”said the deputy.
During the detention period, the group was without external communication after the initial approach. Lins had all his confiscated belongings, arriving in Jordan without bags or bags.
The federal deputy stressed that, despite the difficulties faced during her detention, her situation does not compare to the reality of thousands of Palestinians. According to her, more than 10,000 Palestinians are arrested by Israel, including approximately 400 children.
Luizianne Lins will return to Brazil on Thursday (09.out.2025) in the morning.
Along with the deputy in the flotilha, was the councilwoman of Campinas (PSOL) and activist Thiago Ávila. Read a.
Read the full Itamaraty note:
“After negotiations conducted by the Brazilian government, through the Brazilian Embassy in Tel Aviv, the 13 Brazilians who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including federal deputy Luizianne Lins (PT-CE), were led to the Jordan border and released. Embassies diplomats in Tel Aviv and Amman received the activists who are currently transported to the Jordan capital in the capital vehicle provided by the Brazilian embassy in that country.
The Global Sumud flotilha, integrated by more than 40 vessels and 420 activists of different nationalities, was peaceful and tried to bring humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip when he was intercepted in international waters by Israel state military forces. Brazil calls on the international community to demand from Israel the termination of the blockade to Gaza, as it is a serious violation of international humanitarian law ”.
