Global outrage mounts after Israeli minister taunts Gaza flotilla activists
Israel is facing significant international backlash after a video was released by its national security minister showing detained Gaza flotilla activists. Leaders from various countries, including the EU, Italy, and Spain, have condemned the treatment of the activists and called for their immediate release. Criticism has also emerged from within Israel, with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating that the minister's actions do not align with the country's values.
- ▪The video showed detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their hands bound.
- ▪European Council President Antonio Costa called the treatment of the activists completely unacceptable.
- ▪Canada's Foreign Minister described the video as deeply troubling and unacceptable.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Gaza flotilla activists to be deported as governments voice outrage over taunting by Israeli minister — New York Post
- ▪ Detained Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli minister — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Global outrage mounts after Israeli minister taunts Gaza flotilla activists — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Israeli minister's taunting of activists no surprise to those following his career — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Israeli minister shares video taunting prisoners — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Global outrage mounts after Israeli minister taunts Gaza flotilla activistsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 21, 2026, 05:44 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 05:44 PMMay 21 - Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their hands bound following the interception of aid vessels in international waters.Below are some national and international reactions to the footage posted on X by the minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Wednesday:EUROPEAN UNIONEuropean Council President Antonio Costa said he was "appalled" by Ben-Gvir's treatment of aid flotilla members attempting to enter Gaza. "This behaviour is completely unacceptable.
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