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Far-right Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory: FM

Far-right Israeli security minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory: FM

Summary

France has banned Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory. This decision was made after Ben-Gvir shared a video showing him taunting activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla who had been detained by Israeli police.

Key Facts

  • France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the ban on Ben-Gvir.
  • The ban is a response to the treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists.
  • Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting activists who were tied up and on their knees.
  • France is urging the European Union to impose sanctions on Ben-Gvir as well.
  • The Gaza-bound flotilla activists were detained by Israeli police.
  • This announcement was made publicly on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
  • The situation involves tensions related to the Gaza Strip and Israeli actions.
  • French and Italian officials are cooperating on this request to the EU.
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