Israeli security minister sparks outcry after posting video taunting detained flotilla activists
At least 87 detainees began a hunger strike after Israel transferred about 430 flotilla participants to custody and Ben-Gvir taunted them in a video.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply rebuked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, declaring that his handling of detained Gaza flotilla activists was "not in line with Israel's values and norms."
- Ben-Gvir sparked internal and international fury by posting videos of himself taunting the detainees at Ashdod port, waving an Israeli flag and telling bound, kneeling activists, "Welcome to Israel, we are the landlords."
- The hardline security minister pleaded publicly to keep the 430 international activists in "terrorist prisons" for a long time, but Netanyahu rejected the demand, stating he has already ordered the military to deport the individuals as quickly as possible.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar publicly condemned Ben-Gvir on X, writing "you are not the face of Israel" and accusing him of undoing extensive diplomatic work, to which Ben-Gvir shot back in parliament, calling Sa'ar's stance a "disgrace."
- The incident triggered swift diplomatic blowback from multiple governments, with the U.K., Italy, Canada, Greece, and Turkey fiercely condemning the video as a violation of human dignity and summoning Israeli ambassadors for formal explanations.
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Israel minister taunts detained activists
Israel defence minister Ben-Gvir posted a video to X showing him taunting bound and detained activists.
The Israeli embassy in Mexico shared a statement reiterating the value Israel places on its ties of friendship with Mexico and calling for a responsible, balanced and fact-based public dialogue in relation to the Global Sumud flotilla case. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the actions of Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir after publishing a video in which detained Flotilla activists are seen handcuffed on their knees and humiliated. Netanyahu …
Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunts flotilla activists
International outcry was sparked after video showed Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir taunting flotilla activists at the Port of Ashdod who were detained in international waters after attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israel's far-right police minister Ben-Gvir does not shy away from provocations. A video now causes indignation in foreign ministries - and also criticism from his own ranks.
Many European countries convened Israeli ambassadors in their territories on Wednesday to protest the vexatious treatment of the Global Flotilla Sumud activists detained by Israel, shown in a video by the country's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir.Ben Gvir visited the port of Ashdod today, where around 430 activists were detained in international waters as they sailed to Gaza to bring humanitarian aid.In the video you can see the I…
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