Palestine weekly wrap: Ben-Gvir’s abuse of flotilla detainees causes outcry
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faced international backlash after footage emerged of him gloating over detained activists. Reports of sexual abuse during their detention further escalated the situation, prompting condemnation from multiple countries. President Isaac Herzog publicly denounced settler violence, while Ben-Gvir called for Herzog's removal from office in response.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir was filmed taunting detained activists who were bound and forced to kneel.
- ▪Reports indicated that at least 15 activists experienced sexual assault during their detention.
- ▪International condemnation followed, with countries like France banning Ben-Gvir from entry and summoning Israeli ambassadors.
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News|Israel-Palestine conflictPalestine weekly wrap: Ben-Gvir’s abuse of flotilla detainees causes outcryIsrael’s president condemns settler violence as international outrage mounts over treatment of Gaza aid activists and reports of sexual abuse in Israeli detention.ListenListen (11 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waves as people take part in the annual Jerusalem Day march in the Old City of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026 [Ammar Awad/Reuters]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has a track record of taunting blindfolded detainees.
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