Israel faces global condemnation after video shows abuse of detained Gaza activists
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faced international backlash after posting a video showing the mistreatment of detained Gaza activists. The footage, which depicted bound activists being taunted, drew condemnation from several countries and criticism from within Israel. Many governments have summoned Israeli ambassadors to express their outrage and demand the release of the detainees.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing the mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists, sparking global condemnation.
- ▪Countries including Italy, France, and Canada summoned Israeli ambassadors to express their indignation over the treatment of the detainees.
- ▪The Global Sumud Flotilla organizers reported that Israeli forces detained 428 activists from various countries, with only eight released so far.
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News Israel faces global condemnation after video shows abuse of detained Gaza activists Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked outrage after posting video of bound Gaza flotilla activists, drawing rebukes from many nations and critics inside Israel. Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir Amir Levy/Getty Images PatrickDelaney 0 Patrick Delaney Comments 0 Thu May 21, 2026 - 6:31 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video on Wednesday that triggered widespread international backlash.
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