Spanish police clashed with activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla at Bilbao Airport during an attempt to stop an ammunition shipment bound for Israel.
Witnesses described a physical confrontation as officers moved to secure the cargo and clear protest blockades at the airport facility.
The Global Sumud Flotilla has organized multiple direct actions aimed at disrupting weapons transfers connected to the Gaza war.
Activists positioned themselves to obstruct loading or movement of the munitions shipment, prompting law enforcement intervention.
Bilbao Airport became the focal point of the dispute as protesters sought to prevent the delivery from proceeding on schedule.
Spanish authorities worked to restore normal airport operations once the activists were removed from critical access points.
Similar protests have occurred at European ports and transit hubs as campaigners target supply chains linked to the conflict.
Police have not released a complete list of charges, but the clash marked a visible escalation in airport-based protest activity.
Protesters affiliated with the Global Sumud Flotilla sought to halt an ammunition shipment to Israel at Bilbao Airport before police intervened.
The clash underscored how European activists are targeting logistics nodes that connect domestic ports and airports to overseas weapons deliveries.
Spanish officers moved to secure the Israel-bound ammunition shipment after dispersing activists.
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