Netanyahu rebukes Israeli minister for treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized his national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, after videos showed Ben-Gvir mocking and harshly treating pro-Palestinian activists detained during a Gaza aid flotilla interception. Several countries, including Italy and France, condemned Ben-Gvir’s behavior and summoned Israeli ambassadors to protest the treatment of the activists.Key Facts
- Around 430 activists from the Sumud Global Flotilla were detained by Israeli forces after attempting to reach Gaza.
- Videos show Minister Ben-Gvir mocking the activists and encouraging harsh treatment during their detention.
- One activist shouting "Free Palestine" was pushed to the ground by security personnel.
- Netanyahu supports intercepting the flotilla but says Ben-Gvir’s conduct does not reflect Israeli values.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar publicly criticized Ben-Gvir’s actions on social media.
- Italy and France summoned Israeli ambassadors, demanding apologies and respect for the detained activists.
- The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel accused Israeli authorities of abusive practices against activists.
- Ben-Gvir said Israel will no longer tolerate supporters of terrorism entering its territory.
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