France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' behavior

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France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' behavior Middle East

Issued on: 24/05/2026 - 11:59

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France on Saturday banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his "unspeakable" behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force.

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• Israel
• France
• Itamar Ben-Gvir
• Emmanuel Macron

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