The far-right Israeli minister taunting detained Gaza activists – The Latest
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, has faced international backlash for mocking detained activists attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The footage of his taunts has drawn condemnation from various world leaders and Israeli politicians, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the Gaza conflict and humanitarian efforts.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir shared footage of himself taunting detained activists.
- ▪The activists were attempting to sail to Gaza with aid when they were detained.
- ▪The video has been condemned by world leaders and Israeli politicians.
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Today in FocusIsraelThe far-right Israeli minister taunting detained Gaza activists – The LatestMore ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Lucy Hough with Emma Graham-Harrison; producer Bryony Moore; senior producer Ryan RamgobinThu 21 May 2026 11.49 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has triggered global outrage after sharing footage of himself taunting bound activists who had been detained as they tried to sail to Gaza with aid. The video has been widely condemned by world leaders, including the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and by Israeli politicians, among them the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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