US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers
The US has condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his controversial video taunting Gaza flotilla activists, while simultaneously sanctioning the flotilla's organizers. This incident highlights perceived double standards in US policy towards Israel and Palestine, as other nations express outrage over Ben-Gvir's actions. Analysts suggest that the US's unconditional support for Israel contributes to a lack of accountability for far-right figures like Ben-Gvir.
- ▪US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for taunting Gaza flotilla activists in a video.
- ▪The US Department of the Treasury sanctioned the flotilla organizers just a day prior to Huckabee's comments.
- ▪Several countries, including Italy and France, summoned Israeli ambassadors in response to Ben-Gvir's actions.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Ben-Gvir condemned in Israel after video of European activists provokes outrage — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Israel’s Ben Gvir sparks row over video of bound activists — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Italy condemns Israel over flotilla activist treatment by Ben-Gvir, summons ambassador — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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ANALYSISNews|GazaUS condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisersMike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir ‘betrayed dignity’ in video taunting flotilla activists, a day after US sanctioned its organisers.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoUS Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks in occupied East Jerusalem [File: Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images]By Joseph StepanskyPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026Washington, DC – US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has become the first official from the administration of President Donald Trump to join global criticism of Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir.But as several countries summoned Israel’s ambassadors…
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