Israeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse video
Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has faced international backlash after sharing a video of himself taunting detained activists attempting to reach Gaza. The footage, which shows bound detainees, has drawn condemnation from multiple countries, including the UK, Canada, and Italy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials have criticized Ben-Gvir's actions, stating they do not align with Israel's values.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir published a video taunting international activists detained by Israeli forces.
- ▪Countries including the UK, Canada, and Italy expressed outrage over the treatment of their citizens.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Ben-Gvir's actions, stating they do not reflect Israel's values.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 36 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Israeli security minister who taunted flotilla activists has a record of extreme actions — ABC News — International
- ▪ Israel’s provocateur: Minister who taunted flotilla activists has a long record of extreme actions — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Gaza flotilla activists cry abuse, as video of Israeli Minister taunting activists sparks outrage — New York Post
- ▪ Outrage grows after Israeli minister mocks Gaza flotilla activists - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Israel: Video of security minister taunting flotilla activists sparks outrage — France 24 (EN)
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Itamar Ben-Gvir was criticised by heads of state around the word as well as Israeli politicians. Photograph: Ammar Awad/ReutersView image in fullscreenItamar Ben-Gvir was criticised by heads of state around the word as well as Israeli politicians. Photograph: Ammar Awad/ReutersIsraelIsraeli security minister stirs diplomatic outrage with flotilla activist abuse videoFar-right figure Itamar Ben-Gvir shares footage of himself taunting bound international detaineesEmma Graham-Harrison in JerusalemWed 20 May 2026 14.15 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 14.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIsrael’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has sparked a diplomatic crisis by publishing footage of Israeli security forces abusing international activists who were detained as…
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