Poland’s foreign minister requests ban on Israel’s Itamar Ben-Gvir entering country
Poland's foreign minister has requested a ban on Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country following the detention of Gaza flotilla activists. The Polish government condemned the treatment of its citizens and demanded their immediate release. This request comes after significant outrage over the actions of Israeli authorities during the incident.
- ▪Poland's foreign minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, has called for a ban on Itamar Ben-Gvir's entry into Poland.
- ▪The Polish government condemned the treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals.
- ▪Two Polish citizens detained by Israeli authorities are set to be repatriated on the night of May 21.
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Poland’s foreign minister requests ban on Israel’s Itamar Ben-Gvir entering countrySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPoland Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his country expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standardsPHOTO: EPAPublished May 21, 2026, 07:32 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 07:34 PMListenWARSAW - Poland wants to ban Israel’s far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on May 21, after outrage in Warsaw over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists.Earlier, the Polish foreign minister had summoned the Israeli charge d’affaires over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals, demanding their immediate release and an apology.“Poland firmly…
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