'Disgraceful': Israel's ambassador joins criticism of Ben-Gvir
Israel's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, condemned the actions of far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the detention of flotilla activists. While the Israeli government has expressed disapproval of Ben-Gvir's behavior, Newman refrained from apologizing to the detained activists. He emphasized that the flotilla itself was a provocation and denied any allegations of violence against the activists.
- ▪Hillel Newman, Israel's ambassador to Australia, condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions towards detained flotilla activists.
- ▪The Israeli government has collectively condemned Ben-Gvir's behavior, calling it disgraceful.
- ▪Newman denied any allegations of violence or sexual humiliation against the flotilla activists, asserting that no one was harmed during the interception.
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Ben-Gvir's actions criticised by Israeli ambassador to Australia, who also says flotilla was a problem7.30Topic:Civil UnrestThu 21 May 2026 at 6:52pmThu 21 May 2026 at 6:52pmThu 21 May 2026 at 6:52pmIsrael's ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman says Israel's leadership condemns the actions of Itamar Ben-Gvir. (ABC News: Mark Moore)abc.net.au/news/israel-ambassador-wont-apologise-for-ben-gvir-actions/106707956Link copiedShareShare articleIsrael's ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman has stopped short of apologising to the Global Sumud Flotilla activists detained in Israel – who had been taunted by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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