UK condemns Israeli minister for taunting bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists
The UK government has condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for taunting detained pro-Palestinian activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her dismay at the minister's behavior, calling it a violation of basic human dignity. Italy and France have also criticized the video, which shows Ben-Gvir making derogatory remarks to the activists.
- ▪The UK has demanded an explanation from Israeli authorities regarding the treatment of detained activists.
- ▪Ben-Gvir's video showed him taunting activists who were bound and kneeling.
- ▪Italy and France have labeled the video as 'unacceptable'.
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