Israel Minister Taunts Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists in Video

In the video, the national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, walks past activists in handcuffs and forced to kneel on the deck of a ship. It drew outrage at home and abroad.

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Ben-Gvir condemned in Israel after video of European activists provokes outrage

Far-right minister’s taunting and humiliation of foreign nationals draws diplomatic blowback from western allies

Israel faces European backlash over Gaza flotilla detentions

Israel's national security minister triggered a backlash abroad Wednesday, after releasing videos showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, hands bound and foreheads on the ground. Several European countries called for the activists' release while France, Spain and the Netherlands announced they had summoned Israeli ambassadors.

Australia news live: Penny Wong rebukes Israel over “shocking and unacceptable” treatment of flotilla activists

Australia’s foreign minister condemns video posted by Israel’s national security minister taunting detained activists. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned the actions of Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who mocked and taunted activists who were captured while trying to sail an aid flotilla to Gaza. Wong joined international condemnation of the footage, which shows...

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US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers

Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir 'betrayed dignity' in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers.

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Israel's treatment of aid flotilla activists sparks global outrage

The Israeli far-right minister released a video in which he taunted the detained Gaza aid flotilla activists, sparking widespread criticism both in Israel and around the world.

‘Unacceptable’: Israeli envoy summoned as ‘shocking’ footage sparks global fury - SMH.com.au

‘Unacceptable’: Israeli envoy summoned as ‘shocking’ footage sparks global fury  SMH.com.au

UK condemns Israeli minister for taunting bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists

Italy and France have also denounced the video as ‘unacceptable’

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EU countries summon Israeli ambassadors over treatment of activists

'The way that Minister Ben Gvir dealt with the flotilla activists is not in line with Israel’s values and norms,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement

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Trump claimed high popularity in Israel, joking about running for Prime Minister while praising Netanyahu.

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Netanyahu rebukes own minister after video shows flotilla activists forced to the ground

Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says - The Straits Times

Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says  The Straits Times

Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says

Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

"Completely Unacceptable": EU Slams Israel Over Gaza Activists' Treatment

The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely unacceptable", a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Cyprus condemns Ben Gvir conduct toward Gaza flotilla activists

The foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday what it described as the “completely unacceptable” conduct of Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir toward activists detained after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in the eastern Mediterranean. In a public statement posted on X, the ministry said Ben Gvir’s actions were “incompatible with democratic norms […]

Criticism over treatment of flotilla activists in video

Israeli police have forced activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their ⁠backs while a minister looked on, drawing criticism from foreign leaders and from inside Israel's own government.

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Israeli minister sparks outcry over video of bound flotilla activists

France called the footage “unacceptable”, while Spain condemned the pro-Palestinian activists’ “monstrous” treatment.

US envoy to Israel says 'Ben Gvir is despicable, betrayed dignity of his nation'

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 20 - United States Anbassaor to Israel Mike Huckabee said after Mational Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly humiliated detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists on Wednesday that the far-right official was despicable and betrayed the dignity of his nation. "The flotilla was a stupid prank, but Ben Gvir betrayed the dignity of his nation. Despicable acts," Huckabee wrote on X, referring to the video released by Ben Gvir of him berating the flotilla activists as hey we...

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Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains over 400 - China Daily

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains over 400  China Daily

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Israeli minister sparks outcry after posting video taunting detained flotilla activists - Arab News

Israeli minister sparks outcry after posting video taunting detained flotilla activists  Arab News

Colombia's Petro likens Israel's Ben-Gvir to 'true Nazi' over abuse

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday sharply condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after videos emerged showing him mocking detained international...

Dutch FM summons Israeli ambassador over mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists, media

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced on Wednesday he has summoned the Israeli ambassador to the Netherlands over the treatment of activists and journalists attempting to bring relief aid

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Global leaders condemn Israeli abuse of Gaza flotilla activists

Political leaders from Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, and other countries condemned the Israeli abuse of Global Sumud Flotilla activists as a violation of human dignity, while calling for… (The post Global leaders condemn Israeli abuse of Gaza flotilla activists is from Doha News | Qatar.)

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