Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's video of Gaza flotilla activists sparks outcry

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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's video of Gaza flotilla activists sparks outcry Middle East

Issued on: 21/05/2026 - 10:04

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Detained activists, their hands tied and forced to kneel as the Israeli national anthem is belted out in the background. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released footage on X of him taunting the activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. The video sparked widespread international condemnations. FRANCE 24’s Gabrielle Nadler reports.

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• Itamar Ben-Gvir
• Gaza Strip

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