Ben Gvir's flotilla video: Netanyahu has 'lost control of the government'
Summary
Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, posted a video showing detained activists on a Gaza-bound flotilla forced to kneel with their hands tied. The video led to calls by Italy and Spain for the European Union to impose sanctions on Ben Gvir. The incident has caused international criticism and debate over Israel’s actions.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben Gvir is Israel’s national security minister and is associated with far-right politics.
- He shared a video where activists heading to Gaza were detained, made to kneel, and had their hands bound.
- Ben Gvir appeared in the video waving an Israeli flag and heckling the activists.
- Italy and Spain asked the European Union to consider sanctions against Ben Gvir following the video.
- The activists were part of a flotilla trying to reach Gaza, which Israel intercepted.
- The situation caused a global reaction and media coverage about Israel's handling of protestors.
- Israel deported the foreign activists who were on the Gaza-bound flotilla.
- Experts from organizations like Chatham House have commented on the situation and government control.
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