Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
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France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, prompting international condemnation.
The US condemned Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir's actions and imposed sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid international criticism.
Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faces criticism after posting a video mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticizes Itamar Ben-Gvir's video mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists.
Italy has demanded an apology from Israel for National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'unacceptable' actions against detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists, calling it 'unacceptable'.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined critics of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for posting a video taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists.
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