Gaza flotilla activists to be deported as governments voice outrage over taunting by Israeli minister
Western governments have expressed outrage over the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists by Israeli authorities. The activists were deported after their vessel was intercepted while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid. Criticism has been directed at Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his taunting remarks and the alleged mistreatment of detainees.
- ▪Israel's far-right security minister posted a video taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists, leading to international condemnation.
- ▪The activists were deported after being detained by Israeli naval forces in international waters.
- ▪Governments across Europe summoned Israeli ambassadors to express their outrage and demand accountability.
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World News Gaza flotilla activists to be deported as governments voice outrage over taunting by Israeli minister By Reuters Published May 21, 2026, 1:31 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google JERUSALEM, May 21 (Reuters) – Western governments voiced outrage on Thursday after Israel’s far-right security minister posted a video of himself taunting Gaza-bound flotilla activists being pinned to the ground, with two later alleging they were physically assaulted in detention. The activists’ treatment by police officers under the direction of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also drew a rebuke from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and from the United States, Israel’s staunchest ally.
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