Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faced condemnation for taunting detained flotilla activists. Italy and France criticized the treatment of the activists, demanding their immediate release. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed disapproval of Ben-Gvir's actions, stating they do not align with Israel's values.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting activists detained at Ashdod port.
- ▪Italy and France summoned Israel's ambassadors over the treatment of the activists.
- ▪The Global Sumud Flotilla aimed to highlight the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza.
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Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid GrittenOffice Of Itamar Ben Gvir/Handout via ReutersFar-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing himself taunting detained flotilla activistsItaly and France have denounced as "unacceptable" the treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli naval forces near Cyprus.Both countries summoned Israel's ambassadors after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing himself taunting activists detained at the port of Ashdod.His actions prompted rare criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said they were "not in line with…
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