An Israeli court has prolonged the detention of two activists from the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla. The Ashkelon Magistrates’ Court granted the state's request to extend the detention of Saif Abu Keshek from Spain and Brazilian Thiago Avila until May 10. The activists were intercepted in international waters. Adalah, representing the activists, stated that the court's decision validates the state's actions. The extension is based on secret evidence that the activists and their lawyers haven't been allowed to review. No charges have been filed. Lawyers argue the allegations are baseless. The activists have been kept in isolation. The activists have been on a hunger strike since their abduction. The flotilla's organizers demand the release of the activists. Adalah lawyers visited the activists, who reported severe physical abuse. The Global Sumud Flotilla's first voyage drew international attention.