The family of young Alzira resident Álvaro Pérez Guardiola, captured on Tuesday by Israeli military forces on one of the boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla while heading to Gaza with humanitarian aid, is experiencing moments of deep uncertainty. They have not been able to speak with him since his detention, described as “illegal” by his parents. Information received through the flotilla's channels indicates that the first arrested activists have begun disembarking at the port of Ashdod at midday, where consulate staff and lawyers await them. It is expected that, once identified, they will be transferred to the Ktziot prison.

Álvaro's parents, who was captaining one of the boats, explain they are trying to protect themselves emotionally. “We cannot be resentful or angry with our son; him being there is not something to be ashamed of,” they state, emphasizing that they are a pacifist family who believes in social change and has raised their children with empathy. They regret the situation they are experiencing but highlight their son's response to the situation in Gaza: “the mothers of Gaza also do not wish for the blockade and genocide by Israel”.

Concern intensifies due to reports of violence used by Israeli forces. “We are not talking about normal people, but about people who have bombed an entire population for two and a half years, who have killed indiscriminately,” the parents point out, hoping the activists will not be treated as criminals in the Ktziot prison. “We hope they are not so beastly as to keep them in prison for a long time like criminals; we hope it goes quickly, because otherwise indignation and anguish will grow,” they conclude.