UK condemns Israeli minister for taunting bound and kneeling Gaza flotilla activists
The UK government has condemned Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for mocking detained pro-Palestinian activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed her dismay over the minister's actions, calling them disrespectful and demanding an explanation from Israeli authorities. Italy and France have also criticized the video, labeling it as unacceptable behavior towards the detained individuals.
- ▪The UK has criticized Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for taunting detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- ▪Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the minister's actions violate basic standards of respect and dignity.
- ▪Italy and France have joined the UK in denouncing the video as unacceptable.
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
- ▪ Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for videos taunting flotilla activists — NPR — News
- ▪ 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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