Israel’s Ben Gvir sparks row over video of bound activists
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a controversial video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla, leading to widespread international condemnation. The footage, which included Ben Gvir's provocative behavior, prompted criticism from both foreign governments and Israeli officials. Calls for the immediate release of the activists have come from multiple countries, highlighting the tensions surrounding Israel's treatment of those opposing its policies.
- ▪The video showed detained activists kneeling with their hands tied, sparking outrage globally.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Ben Gvir's actions as not representative of Israel's values.
- ▪Countries like France, Spain, and Ireland have condemned the treatment of the activists and summoned Israeli diplomats.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 23 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Ben-Gvir condemned in Israel after video of European activists provokes outrage — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Italy condemns Israel over flotilla activist treatment by Ben-Gvir, summons ambassador — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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Israel’s far-right National Security Minister posted a video on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla kneeling with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground, sparking international condemnation.The video, shared on X by firebrand Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, was published after Israeli forces intercepted the flotilla’s vessels at sea and began detaining hundreds of foreign activists at the southern port of Ashdod.The video drew swift international uproar, while Mr. Ben Gvir himself was criticised by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.Captioned “Welcome to Israel”, the footage shows dozens of activists forced to kneel with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground.
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