Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists detained in Israel after their flotilla was intercepted are facing deportation. The situation has sparked international backlash, particularly following a video of Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting the activists. Various countries, including the UK and Turkey, have expressed concern and are facilitating the return of their citizens.
- ▪Pro-Palestinian activists detained in Israel are set for deportation after their flotilla was intercepted.
- ▪International backlash has grown, particularly against Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for taunting the detained activists.
- ▪Countries like the UK, Turkey, and Spain are working to repatriate their citizens who were part of the flotilla.
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Gaza flotilla activists set for deportation from Israel as backlash grows 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichael Sheils McNameeReutersBen Gvir posted a video of himself taunting the detained activistsHundreds of pro-Palestinian activists who were detained in Israel after their flotilla bringing symbolic aid to Gaza was intercepted are set to be deported from the country.It follows international backlash in response to a video posted by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs.On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain, charge d'affaires Daniela Grudsky Ekstein, over the incident.
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