On August 15, 2013, Loubani and Greyson arrived in Egypt, intending to travel to Gaza.[21] On August 16, they were arrested and detained in Tora Prison, where they were held without charges and were subjected to physical violence and harsh conditions.[22] Egyptian authorities were considering a number of intended charges against Loubani and Greyson, including murder and "intention to kill," which both men denied.[23] They were released after more than seven weeks in detention.[24]