Italy's Meloni says Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'unacceptable'
Meloni called the treatment unacceptable and sought the release of detained Italians after a video showed activists bound and forced to kneel.
- On Wednesday, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with hands bound, sparking widespread international condemnation.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkiye last week seeking to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, prompting authorities to intercept around 50 ships and detain around 430 activists.
- European Council President Antonio Costa said he was "appalled" by the treatment, while Britain and Italy condemned the actions as "unacceptable" and a "disgraceful display" violating basic standards of dignity.
- Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski demanded justice for detained Polish citizens, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the interception but criticized Ben-Gvir's conduct as "not in line with Israel's values."
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot summoned Israel's ambassador after the video emerged, calling Ben-Gvir's actions "unacceptable," as international officials discuss potential sanctions over the treatment of humanitarian workers.
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Italy has called for European Union sanctions against Israeli police minister Ben-Gvir.
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