Spanish media on October 2 extensively covered the Israeli military's interception of the Gaza flotilla. Morning reports confirmed the boarding of ships and the detention of activists, including Greta Thunberg, in international waters. Some outlets noted activists' claims of illegal detention and feeling abandoned by the Spanish government. Throughout the day, reports evolved, indicating that while most ships were intercepted and activists detained, some vessels initially continued towards Gaza before all were ultimately intercepted. Israel announced the operation concluded, stating no ships reached Gaza and began preparing to expel detainees to Europe. Concurrently, mass demonstrations erupted across Spain, protesting the flotilla's interception and Israel's actions.