Netanyahu speaks out after video shows minister taunting activists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized his security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, after a video surfaced showing Ben-Gvir taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The footage, which has drawn widespread condemnation, depicted Ben-Gvir berating the activists while they were restrained. Netanyahu emphasized that while Israel has the right to prevent flotillas from reaching Gaza, the treatment of the activists was not representative of the country's values.
- ▪Netanyahu condemned the behavior of his security minister towards detained activists.
- ▪The Global Sumud Flotilla was attempting to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza.
- ▪The video has sparked criticism from various figures, including Israel's Foreign Minister.
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