Flotilla video: Ben-Gvir’s template of televised abuse was honed on Palestinians
Summary
Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has publicly shared videos showing harsh treatment of detained Palestinians and foreign activists. This has caused strong criticism around the world, including from foreign leaders and Israel’s own prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who said Ben-Gvir’s behavior does not match Israel’s values.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s far-right national security minister.
- He has recorded and shared videos showing abuse of Palestinians in Israeli jails.
- Rights groups call Israeli detention centers “torture camps” for Palestinians.
- More than 400 foreign activists from 44 countries were detained by Israel while bringing aid to Gaza.
- Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting these detained activists, leading to global condemnation.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly criticized Ben-Gvir’s actions but has not condemned abuses of Palestinians broadly.
- Since October 2023, at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody, including a teenager likely killed by hunger.
- Human rights groups say abuse of detainees is widespread and systematic, not isolated incidents.
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