Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know
Summary
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing foreign activists from a Gaza aid flotilla detained in Israel. The video, which shows activists tied up and kneeling while Israel’s national anthem plays, has caused protests from several countries and criticism from Israeli and U.S. officials.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s far-right National Security Minister and controls the Border Police in the West Bank.
- The video shows activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla who were taken by Israeli forces in international waters.
- The activists are tied up and kneeling in a holding area in Ashdod, Israel, while the national anthem plays.
- Several countries, including Italy and France, have summoned Israeli ambassadors to protest the video.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. ambassador to Israel condemned the minister’s actions.
- Ben-Gvir leads the Jewish Power party and has a history of controversial actions and statements about Palestinians.
- Gaza aid flotillas have aimed to bring humanitarian aid and raise awareness since 2006, often intercepted by Israel.
- Around 430 activists from 46 countries were detained during the latest flotilla interception in 2024.
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