Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for releasing videos that mocked detained flotilla activists. The videos showed activists in distressing conditions, prompting backlash from both domestic and international figures. Netanyahu has instructed for the quick deportation of the activists involved.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir released videos taunting detained flotilla activists, which drew criticism from Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that Ben-Gvir's actions were not in line with Israel's values and norms.
- ▪International condemnation followed, with countries like Italy and Canada demanding explanations and action regarding the treatment of the activists.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 26 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 5 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
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Israeli minister taunts detained activists from Global Sumud Flotilla in video — ABC News (Australia)
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Middle East Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists May 21, 20262:29 AM ET By The Associated Press Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Israeli parliament, during a session considering a bill to dissolve the government in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 20,2026. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP hide caption toggle caption Ohad Zwigenberg/AP JERUSALEM — Israel's national security minister drew a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and triggered a backlash abroad Wednesday, after releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists who tried to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza, telling them they should be imprisoned for a long time. Middle East conflict The U.S. threatens to revoke the Palestinian U.N.
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