UK condemns Israeli minister for taunting bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists
The UK government has condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for mocking detained pro-Palestinian activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her dismay over the minister's actions, calling them disrespectful and demanding an explanation from Israeli authorities. Italy and France have also criticized the video, labeling it as unacceptable behavior towards the detained individuals.
- ▪The UK has criticized Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- ▪Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the minister's actions violate basic standards of respect and dignity.
- ▪Italy and France have joined the UK in denouncing the video as unacceptable.
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