Israeli minister taunts detained activists from Global Sumud Flotilla in video
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, showing them kneeling with zip-tied hands. The video sparked international condemnation, including from Australia's Foreign Minister and Italy's Prime Minister. Calls for the release of the detained activists and concerns over their treatment have been raised by various officials.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- ▪The video showed activists forced to kneel with zip-tied hands while the Israeli national anthem played.
- ▪Australia's Foreign Minister condemned the actions and called for the release of detained Australians.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 26 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ The far-right Israeli minister taunting detained Gaza activists – The Latest — The Guardian — World
- ▪ Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's video of Gaza flotilla activists sparks outcry — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists — Euronews
- ▪ Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists — NPR — News
- ▪ UK condemns Israeli minister for taunting bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists — The Independent
- ▪ Netanyahu scolds hardline minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Israel Minister Taunts Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists in Video — NYT — World
- ▪ Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists — BBC News
- ▪ Israeli minister posts video showing detained flotilla activists bound, forced to kneel — Straits Times — World
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Far-right Israeli minister taunts detained activists from Global Sumud Flotilla in videoBy Middle East correspondent Matthew DoranTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarWed 20 May 2026 at 11:38pmWed 20 May 2026 at 11:38pmWed 20 May 2026 at 11:38pmA screenshot from the video posted by Itamar Ben-Gvir. (X: itamarbengvir)In short: Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has posted video of himself taunting activists who were detained from the Global Sumud Flotilla.The video also showed the activists were forced to kneel on the ground with their hands zip-tied behind their backs, while the Israeli national anthem is played over loudspeakers.What's next?Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she has asked Australia's ambassador to Israel to make representations there and "reiterating…
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